The performance of the Green Bay Packers this season has exceeded expectations, to say the least.
But now that Jordan Love is the team’s most important player, having AJ Dillon on the roster isn’t necessary for next season.
Of course, there were players who made mistakes last season and could have been released. The best example, of course, is Anders Karlson and how his missed tackle completely destroyed the San Francisco 49ers against the Packers.
AJ Dillon in particular has regressed this season. In addition to missing the Packers’ last two games with thumb and neck injuries, the running back dropped to a career-low 3.4 yards per carry.But even so, his relatively young age of 25 makes him an asset if the Packers look to draft or trade another player to improve their roster.
Dillon’s value can be seen as a good face for Green Bay this season. The Packers running back could still be of help to other teams, according to NFL analyst Maurice Jones-Drew. “But if Dylan is healthy, I think he can give the team a tough workout. Opposing defense at the end of the season.
So I paired him with Chicago so he could join Khalil Herbert in the backfield and perform in cold weather games,” Jones-Drew wrote. Justin Fields also has an option to leave in 2024, opening the possibility for a starting quarterback to lead the Chicago Bears offense.
If that happens, a seasoned running back like Dillon could do wonders for Chicago. Nothing is set in stone and anything can happen in the offseason. Either way, Dillon would be a nice addition for a team willing to pay for his services next season.
