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AJ Dillon scores touchdown for Panthers with familiar celebration

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

AJ Dillon scores touchdown for Panthers with familiar celebration

Summary

AJ Dillon scored a 1-yard touchdown for the Carolina Panthers during the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the Arizona Cardinals on August 6. His celebration mirrored one he performed in December 2022 while playing for the Green Bay Packers, cradling the football like a baby. This time, Dillon's wife, Gabrielle, announced that they are expecting their second child, a girl. The game marked the official start of the NFL preseason.

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By the Numbers

•AJ Dillon scores a touchdown in the Hall of Fame game.
•Celebration mirrors a previous gesture from his Packers days.
•Panthers tied the game after Arizona scored first.
•Dillon and his wife expect a second child next year.
•The game signifies the kickoff to the NFL preseason.

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7:03 PMYahoo Sports — AJ Dillon got a touchdown. His celebration is familiar to Packers fans

What they're saying

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AJ Dillon punched in a TD for the Panthers during the NFL Hall of Fame game. What was his celebration? One that may look familiar to Packers fans.
— Yahoo Sports

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