3 best kept secrets on Green Bay Packers’ roster

Jan 22, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos (31) celebrates withj inside linebacker Oren Burks (42) after he intercepted the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Divisional playoff football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK
Jan 22, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos (31) celebrates withj inside linebacker Oren Burks (42) after he intercepted the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Divisional playoff football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 28: A.J. Dillon #28 of the Green Bay Packers signals a first down during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Best kept secrets on Packers’ roster: AJ Dillon

AJ Dillon experienced an increased role in the Packers’ offense last season after Jamaal Williams left in free agency and Dillon was promoted to RB2. This season, he enters more as RB 1B to Aaron Jones’ 1A.

Dillon compliments Jones’ skills nicely and the two make one of the best running back duos in the NFL. It will be fun to see Dillon take the next steps as he enters Year 3 (and still just 24-years-old). in the NFL.

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With his bruising and punishing running style, Dillon appears tailor-made to run the rock in the frigid temperatures of Green Bay, Wisconsin. That should prime him for a breakout season–after running for just over 800 yards last year, don’t be surprised to see him top the 1,000-yard mark this season.