GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Quadzilla. The Mayor of Door County.
Since playing for the Green Bay Packers, AJ Dillon has gained a few nicknames from the community that loved to watch him play.
But now, the NFL running back will no longer wear the green and gold after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Before leaving for the East Coast, AJ Dillon gave a heart-felt message to Green Bay in an Instagram post on Monday.
“Wisconsin became so much more than just the place I played football — it became home,” he wrote. “It was an honor to wear the ‘G’ and represent such a special organization. I’m grateful for the relationships built, the lessons learned and the unwavering support from Packers fans everywhere. You embraced me and my family from day one, and we are forever thankful.”
Since being drafted for Green Bay in 2020, AJ Dillon has gotten married, started a family, wrote a book, and began a foundation to support the Green Bay community.
Dillon sat out last season because of a neck injury. He ran for 2,428 yards and 16 touchdowns in his first four seasons with Green Bay.
Dillon provides a backup behind Saquon Barkley, the 2024 AP Offensive Player of the Year who set an NFL record for most yards rushing in a regular season and playoffs combined with 2,504, helping the Eagles win the Super Bowl.
Kenny Gainwell, who got 75 carries in Philadelphia last season, left for Pittsburgh in free agency.
The 25-year-old Dillon has averaged 4.1 yards per carry in his career.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Copyright 2025 WBAY. All rights reserved.