Green Bay Packers rookie running back A.J. Dillon is returning to the active roster after five weeks on the COVID-19 reserve list.
The team announced the activation on Thursday.
Dillon, the Packers’ second-round pick, originally went on the reserve list on Nov. 2. He hasn’t played in a game since the Packers’ Nov. 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field.
Over his first seven games, Dillon rushed 23 times for 97 yards and caught one pass for 16 yards. He played 49 snaps on offense and 47 on special teams.
The rookie running back was back at practice on Thursday.
On Twitter, Dillon said he’s “happy to be back there” and reminded followers that COVID-19 is “no joke.”
Happy to be back out there… remember Covid hits everyone differently! I’ll be the posterboy for it’s no joke! I appreciate all the support throughout the process. https://t.co/LJSWfOcy0j
— AJ “The Sauce” Dillon (@ajdillon7) December 10, 2020
The Packers now have no players on the COVID-19 reserve list.
