Packers list RBs Aaron Jones, A.J. Dillon as questionable to play vs. Buccaneers
The Green Bay Packers listed running backs Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon as questionable to play on the final injury report before facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15.
Jones is attempting to come back from an MCL injury in his knee. He’s missed three consecutive games since suffering the injury last month but recently expressed confidence in his ability to return on Sunday.
Dillon broke his thumb on the final drive of Monday night’s loss to the New York Giants and missed practices on Wednesday and Thursday. He wore protective padding over the thumb on Friday but the Packers are still trying to decide if he can functionally hold the football and prevent a more damaging injury.
Jones has played in only seven games and has just just two games with 15 or more touches this season. Dillon, meanwhile, has played in 45 straight games dating back to the start of the 2021 season.
Behind Jones and Dillon, the Packers have Patrick Taylor as the No. 3 running back on the 53-man roster. His role will likely expand. Veteran Kenyan Drake is available on the practice squad and is a likely elevation candidate come Saturday.
Jones and Dillon are among eight players listed as questionable or doubtful for the Packers in Week 15.
The Packers must make up their mind on roster status — active or inactive — by roughly 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
