AJ Dillion, also known by his nickname “Quadzilla,” is a professional American football player. He currently plays for the NFL‘s Green Bay Packers as the #28 running back. After joining the team in 2020, he rose to become one of the Packers’ most valuable players. However, recently, he sustained an injury during a practice session, which had unseen consequences for him. Let’s take a look at what exactly happened to Dillon and find out when he will return to play.
How did AJ Dillon get injured while playing football?
AJ Dillon suffered a stinger injury to his neck during a practice session.
A week or two ago, AJ Dillon suffered another stinger during a joint practice session with the Broncos. The severity of the injury remained unknown initially, and the team had to wait for his test results. However, the team has now placed him on the Injured Reserve list, resulting in the Packers starting the season with a 53-man roster.
As per Sports Illustrated, after the practice, Dillon said about his injury, “They’re a lot different. Some are common; a lot of guys reference getting a stinger at some point… Some are more severe than others. You kind of look at it differently, but, like I said, we’re waiting to get opinions back.”
“I’ve been healthy throughout it all, not taking any days off, so I’m not going to be worried about us being cautious and try to make sure that I’m around the entire season rather than a day in camp,” he further added. However, due to the injury being quite severe, the team seems to have proceeded with caution and placed him on injured reserve and not designated to return.
When will AJ Dillon return to play with the Green Bay Packers?
When AJ Dillon will return to play is unknown, as he is out for the 2024 season.
After suffering from a stinger during a joint practice session, Dillon and his team were awaiting test results. Initially, the severity and timeline for his return were unclear. However, things took a turn for the worse as the Packers placed him on injured reserve, meaning he is out for the entire 2024 season. Recently, he re-signed with the Packers in a one-year deal for 2024. Hence, it is unclear when he will return to play with the Green Bay Packers.
