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A.J. Dillon Faces Uphill Battle to Secure Eagles Roster Spot

Philadelphia, PA – May 26, 2025

A.J. Dillon’s future with the Philadelphia Eagles hangs in the balance as the 2025 NFL season approaches. The former Green Bay Packers running back, signed to compete as Saquon Barkley’s backup, faces stiff competition that could see him cut before donning the Eagles’ midnight green jersey in the regular season.

Dillon, who missed the entire 2024 season due to a neck stinger injury, must outshine Will Shipley and Avery Williams, along with undrafted free agents Montrell Johnson, ShunDerrick Powell, and Lew Nichols. Shipley, a 2024 fourth-round pick, is favored for the backup role with his versatility and return skills, while Williams poses a threat with his special teams contributions.

PhillyVoice’s Jimmy Kempski predicted Dillon as the 54th man on the roster, missing the 53-man cut. With a one-year, low-risk deal, Dillon needs a breakout performance in OTAs and training camp to prove his injury won’t hinder him. The 27-year-old “Quadzilla,” who ran for 2,428 yards and 16 touchdowns over five seasons with the Packers, risks being left out if he can’t reclaim his form. Will Dillon rise to the challenge? Follow the Eagles on X for updates.

Cowboys WR Admits Heartbreaking Truth About “Meaningless” Breakout After Bitter Week 14 Loss to Lions
Ryan Flournoy just dropped 115 yards and a 42-yard touchdown in place of an injured CeeDee Lamb… and then told everyone it means absolutely NOTHING. The Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver, who has now posted back-to-back impressive games, was brutally honest after the crushing Week 14 defeat to the Detroit Lions: “Not sweet, it’s bitter,” Flournoy said. “I did all that to win. None of them stats really impressed me.” From a forgotten depth piece to sudden WR3 contender in just two weeks: 34 yards vs Chiefs on Thanksgiving 115 yards + 1 TD vs Lions in Week 14 Dak Prescott trusted him on multiple third-down conversions and hit him for the explosive score, yet Flournoy refuses to celebrate. “I just want to go out there, play with these guys, have fun, and WIN,” he added. “Losing makes everything pointless.” While fans and analysts are calling it his official “coming-out party,” Flournoy basically threw his own breakout performance in the trash because the scoreboard didn’t end in Dallas’ favor. This raw “win-or-it’s-worthless” mentality has Cowboys Nation buzzing: Is Flournoy putting too much pressure on himself as a rookie? Or is this exactly the fire Dallas desperately needs in a season derailed by injuries? One thing is crystal clear: Ryan Flournoy doesn’t care about your fantasy points or highlight reels. He only cares about one thing, VICTORY. Next week, all eyes will be on “Flo” again. Can he finally turn that bitterness into something sweet? Drop your thoughts below: Is Flournoy’s mindset genius… or dangerous?