Packers Preparing To Move On From Major Fan-Favorite Player After 2023 Season

Since being drafted with the No. 62 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon has been a major fan favorite. From his play on the field to his personality away from the gridiron, fans have loved him. He has also become a very vital piece of the Green Bay offense, especially this season with Aaron Jones dealing with many different injuries.

However, despite his role as a fan favorite and a key piece of the offense, Dillon’s time with the Packers may be coming to an end.

The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman recently published an article implying that the Packers are planning to release Dillon. The move makes sense because Dillon is set to become a free agent following the 2023 NFL season, and re-signing him may not be worth the money.

“Dillon has established himself as a solid No. 2 running back, but he’s not your prototypical feature back.” The Packers can find a new No. 2 in the draft for less money and have that player sit behind Jones on the depth chart for a year before taking over lead-back duties in 2025.”