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.

The Eagles are in the process of signing their first free agent, reportedly agreeing to a one-year contract with running back A.J. Dillon, most likely to serve as the main backup to Saquon Barkley. Dillon,

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley rushed for a franchise-record 2,005 yards in 2024, but former Packer AJ Dillon (if healthy) could be exactly what the Super Bowl champions need for 2025. Dillon signed a one-year,

Darius Slay, cornerback: The six-time Pro Bowler had one year remaining on his contract and was set to carry a $13.8 million salary-cap hit in 2025. Slay said he would be interested in returning to the Eagles, but he will reportedly sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

NFL free agency officially began with the new league year kicking off at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. There were plenty of moves made during the legal tampering period on Monday and Tuesday, but those deals were basically handshake agreements.