Dillon was cleared to play after missing all of last season with a neck injury, and from afar, he has seen the style of football that Barkley and the Eagles play being a fit for him — and those quads.

Those might not be the most eye-popping statistics but joining this Eagles defense could be the best move of Jackson’s career. Defensive coordinator, Vic Fangio will find the right spot and put Jackson in positions to succeed. After all, as the 2024 season proved, playing for a poorly run franchise takes a toll on players.

AJ Dillon has joined the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2025 NFL season, and he has made something clear to Saquon Barkley regarding the competition for the RB1 role.