Trevor Etienne sustained a high-ankle sprain in the final preseason game, sending the 5′-9, 198-pound back to IR. He will slot in as Carolina’s satellite back behind Chuba Hubbard after Jonathon Brooks set for surgery on his injured core muscles.
Etienne will rotate in for Hubbard and be particularly active on passing downs. With the Panthers suddenly running a high-octane passing game, Etienne is a sneaky stash in deeper PPR fantasy football leagues.
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Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks is considered week-to-week after re-aggravating the groin injury he injured late in training camp. This is certainly frustrating for the 2024 second-round pick and fantasy football managers alike, as Brooks was finally healthy in camp after two ACL tears and was a popular sleeper pick to overtake Chuba Hubbard to lead the Panthers backfield this year.
This further cements Chuba Hubbard as the lead back in Carolina after his strong start to the year. With Trevor Etienne on IR with an ankle injury, AJ Dillon will be next up to get in some work to spell Hubbard. Fantasy football managers will need to stay tuned for further updates on Brooks’ status after he gets further opinions on the groin injury.
Trevor Etienne begins 2026 on injured reserve after logging an empty 20-carry, 94-yard rookie season, further boosting confidence in Jonathon Brooks. His 18.0-percent College Dominator Rating (33rd percentile) profile as an undersized specialist rather than a workload commander. Carolina will roll with AJ Dillon as the team’s RB3.
Day 3 picks getting stashed on Injured Reserve is never a good sign. Expect a fringe role in Carolina’s backfield even once he returns, leaving him strictly off the redraft radar. Etienne also loses fantasy football dynasty stash appeal with this unfortunate move.
Green Bay Packers last year backup running back AJ Dillon suffered a stinger against Denver Broncos in their second preseason game. He missed the end of last season with the same kind of injury. Dillon came into training looking in great shape competing for the backup spot again behind projected workhorse Josh Jacobs.
Dillon is in a backup RB battle with rookie MarShawn Lloyd and Emanuel Wilson. It looked like Lloyd was going to be the next man up, but things got little tighter with Lloyd now missing time with a hamstring injury himself. Now Dillon has missed this week of practice with the injury and looks to be missing the final preseason game.
For fantasy purposes Dillon is going in the 18th round for best ball, for redraft leagues going undrafted, and for dynasty he is just a bench spot. It is hard seeing him to have a path to fantasy relevance again unless there are injuries to the top of the depth chart.
Rookie 3rd round selection for the Green Bay Packers running back Marshawn Lloyd was injured during the preseason contest on Saturday with the the Cleveland Browns. Lloyd has earned the praise of his teammates and coaching staff for his shifty and explosive running style, but will now be sidelined as he nurses his injury. Lloyd recorded 1 catch for 1 yard and 1 carry for 8 yards prior to injury.
Lloyd was figured by many fantasy managers to push unspectacular veteran A.J. Dillon for snaps in the backfield behind starter Josh Jacobs. With this news, he will likely be pushed further down draft boards. Lloyd is currently going at pick 144 at the end of the 12th round. He may be a popular last round pick in redraft, and he will likely be falling further from his rb45 price tag in bestball drafts.
The Green Bay Packers have exciting news! According to reports from Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport, the Packers have re-signed powerhouse running back AJ Dillon pending a physical. But wait, there’s more! This isn’t just any ordinary deal; it’s a rare four-year qualifying offer, showing the Packers’ commitment to keeping the dynamic duo of Dillon and newcomer Josh Jacobs together.
Dillon, affectionately known as “Quadzilla” due to his impressive physique, has been a reliable complement to star running back Aaron Jones. Despite never being the starting running back, Dillon has consistently delivered impactful performances when called upon.
At just 25 years old and weighing in at a staggering 247 pounds, Dillon brings a unique blend of size, speed, and power to the Packers’ backfield. With relatively low mileage on his career thus far, the Packers see Dillon as a key piece in keeping Jacobs fresh for another electrifying playoff run.
Get ready, Packers fans! With Dillon and Jacobs teaming up, Lambeau Field is about to become the epicenter of an unstoppable rushing attack. Stay tuned as we witness how Dillon’s role evolves and contributes to the Packers’ quest for gridiron glory!
