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Panthers Agree to Terms With RB AJ Dillon on One-Year Deal

The veteran power back arrives as depth behind Chuba Hubbard following Rico Dowdle’s move to Pittsburgh.

Overview

  • Carolina issued a team announcement confirming an agreement with the former Packers and Eagles running back.
  • Multiple outlets report the contract is for one year per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, and financial terms have not been disclosed.
  • Dillon missed the 2024 season with a neck injury and had 12 carries for 60 yards across seven games with Philadelphia in 2025.
  • He is expected to compete for a backup or timeshare role behind Hubbard, with responsibilities to be sorted out in training camp.
  • The 6-foot, 247-pound runner has 2,488 career rushing yards and 16 touchdowns, bringing a short-yardage, power element to the backfield.