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AJ Dillon of the Green Bay Packers has been placed on injured reserve due to a neck injury, marking the second time in 2024 he has faced a stinger. This injury will end his season before it begins, opening the door for Josh Jacobs to take over the backfield duties. Additionally, Dillon's offseason efforts to reduce body fat and improve his fitness may not come into play this season as he will be sidelined. The Packers have also drafted Mar'Shawn Lloyd and retained Emanuel Wilson as backup options.
- AJ Dillon's injury significantly impacts the Packers' backfield strategy.
- Josh Jacobs is now the primary running back for Green Bay.
- Dillon's offseason weight loss efforts may be wasted due to his injury.
AJ Dillon | RB
Injury
- Placed on injured reserve due to a neck injury.
- Second stinger injury in 2024, ending his season early.
- Had trimmed body fat to four percent but will not be able to showcase improvements this season.
Green Bay Packers
- Josh Jacobs will take over as the lead running back.
- Mar'Shawn Lloyd and Emanuel Wilson will serve as backup options.
- AJ Dillon's injury creates uncertainty in the running game.