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Dennis Dixon | Quarterback

Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Age / DOB:  (28) / 1/11/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 209
College: Oregon
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Eagles QB Dennis Dixon is working as a fourth-teamer at OTAs.
Nick Foles and Michael Vick are rotating first-team reps, and rookie Matt Barkley has already leapfrogged Dixon. The Eagles will likely bring four QBs to camp, but won't keep that many on their 53. Dixon is facing an uphill battle. May 24 - 2:13 PM
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Dennis Dixon - QB - Eagles

Eagles QB Dennis Dixon's contract is worth a maximum of $815,000 in 2013.

Dixon's base salary is $715,000, while he could earn a $50,000 roster bonus on top of his $25,000 signing bonus and $25,000 workout bonus if he makes the team. The low-ball numbers are confirmation Dixon isn't a serious candidate for the Eagles' starting job, despite his belief that he's entering an open competition.
Source: Geoff Mosher on Twitter
Feb 20 - 3:56 PM
Dennis Dixon - QB - Eagles

Eagles QB Dennis Dixon told the Philly Inquirer that it is "his understanding" the team will hold an open quarterback competition in camp.

Dixon says his college ACL tear "stunted" his development, and this is the opportunity he's been "waiting for." The Eagles have been tight lipped about their 2013 quarterback plans, saying only that competition will determine who plays and who doesn't play. We don't think Dixon will beat out Michael Vick, but it's not out of the realm of possibility if he stars in camp.
Source: Zach Berman on Twitter
Feb 18 - 3:30 PM
Dennis Dixon - QB - Eagles

Eagles signed QB Dennis Dixon to a two-year contract.

Dixon to the Eagles has been in the works since the Super Bowl ended. He spent the season on the Ravens practice squad, and that contract ended on Monday. Philadelphia had already reached out to Dixon, and he'll be reuniting with his college coach Chip Kelly. He's likely not a candidate to start, but the Eagles are Dixon's best chance at a 53-man roster spot while he helps the other quarterbacks learn the offense.
Source: Chris Mortensen on Twitter
Feb 14 - 3:07 PM
Dennis Dixon - QB - Eagles

The Eagles will be eligible to sign Ravens practice squad QB Dennis Dixon on Monday.

The Eagles are allowed to talk to Dixon — which they have done — but teams have exclusive rights to their practice squad players for one week following the conclusion of their season. However, Dixon will be free to sign with whomever he wants beginning Monday, regardless of whether the Ravens offer him a contract. He's widely expected to end up in Philadelphia.
Related: Eagles
Source: CSN Philly
Feb 6 - 6:07 PM
Dennis Dixon - QB - Eagles

CSN Philly's Geoff Mosher reports the Eagles have "reached out" to Ravens practice squad QB Dennis Dixon, and they are in the "talking stage."

ProFootballTalk.com first brought up the possibility of Dixon rendezvousing with Chip Kelly, and Mosher recently said there were "strong indications" the Eagles would pursue the ex-Oregon star. It's unlikely Dixon would be an option as the team's starter, but it would certainly be his best chance at a 53-man roster spot.
Related: Eagles
Source: Geoff Mosher on Twitter
Feb 5 - 3:53 PM
Dennis Dixon - QB - Eagles

CSN Philly reports there are "strong indications" the Eagles will pursue Ravens practice squad QB Dennis Dixon after the Super Bowl.

According to beat writer Geoff Mosher, "all signs point to" Chip Kelly pushing hard for one of his college quarterbacks. Mosher believes Dixon could be an Eagle "by next week." A Heisman trophy candidate before tearing his ACL his senior year at Oregon, Dixon has made just four career appearances in five NFL seasons, but knows Kelly's offense as well as anyone. It's extremely doubtful Dixon would be in play for the Eagles' starting job, but he'd have a good shot at a roster spot after spending 2012 on the practice squad.
Related: Eagles
Source: CSN Philly
Jan 30 - 2:47 PM
Dennis Dixon - QB - Eagles

Profootballtalk suggests Ravens practice squad QB Dennis Dixon could end up in Philadelphia next season with his college head coach Chip Kelly.

PFT is simply connecting the dots here, but it's a logical and intriguing option. Dixon has been running the scout team in Ravens practice as the team prepares for Colin Kaepernick in the Super Bowl. Dixon played for Kelly at Oregon and was a Heisman candidate in his 2007 senior season before a torn ACL ended that run. Dixon passed for 2,136 yards and 20 touchdowns while adding 583 yards and nine more scores on the ground that year. He hasn't appeared in an NFL game since 2010 with the Steelers.
Related: Eagles
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Jan 24 - 10:09 PM
Dennis Dixon - QB - Eagles

Ravens cut QB Dennis Dixon from their practice squad.

It's a poor sign for the 2008 fifth-round pick's future. Dixon hasn't appeared in a game since 2010, and has attempted just 59 career passes. It would appear the book on the former Oregon star is that he isn't a viable No. 3 quarterback.
Related: Ravens
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 01:18:00 PM
Dennis Dixon - QB - Eagles

Ravens signed QB Dennis Dixon to their practice squad.

Dixon hasn't been on an NFL roster since the end of last season, when he was imitating Tim Tebow on the Steelers' scout team. Now 26 years old, Dixon will function as the Ravens' third-stringer behind Joe Flacco and Tyrod Taylor.
Related: Steelers
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Sun, Sep 2, 2012 01:31:00 PM
Dennis Dixon - QB - Eagles

Free agent QB Dennis Dixon is reportedly contemplating an offer to join the UFL's Sacramento Lions.

Dixon received cursory interest from the Rams, Ravens and Broncos early in the offseason. It always seemed like a red flag that neither the Steelers nor Dixon's former coordinator Bruce Arians in Indianapolis had interest in his services. He hasn't been held in high regard in Pittsburgh since demanding a trade last summer.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
Thu, Aug 23, 2012 05:45:00 PM
Dennis Dixon - QB - Eagles

In addition to the Rams and Broncos, the Ravens have reportedly shown interest in free agent QB Dennis Dixon.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Rams "remain interested" in Dixon after he threw passes to Jerricho Cotchery in a workout last week. He'd have to beat out Tom Brandstater for St. Louis' backup job, and Tyrod Taylor in Baltimore.
Related: Ravens, Broncos, Rams
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fri, Apr 13, 2012 05:23:00 PM
Dennis Dixon - QB - Eagles

Free agent QB Dennis Dixon will reportedly throw to Jerricho Cotchery in Wednesday's workout with the Rams.

Outside of a late-March visit to Denver, Dixon has received surprisingly little interest as a possible No. 2 quarterback. The Rams do have a vacancy behind Sam Bradford.
Related: Rams
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Wed, Apr 4, 2012 11:16:00 AM
Dennis Dixon - QB - Eagles

Free agent QB Dennis Dixon is visiting with the Broncos.

Denver signed Caleb Hanie to a two-year contract on Saturday, but Dixon would give him much-needed competition for the No. 2 job behind Peyton Manning. Hanie is more of a pocket quarterback like Manning, while Dixon has the ability to make plays with his legs. Even if Dixon is signed, Denver could still look to draft a young arm in April's draft.
Related: Broncos, Caleb Hanie
Source: ESPN.com
Sun, Mar 25, 2012 05:22:00 PM
Dennis Dixon - QB - Eagles

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert confirmed that QB Dennis Dixon will "look elsewhere" in free agency.

"I anticipate Dennis will have a lot of interest around the league," Colbert added. "I don't think the league has seen the best of Dennis Dixon, only because he's behind a great quarterback and he's been held back by some injuries." Colbert hopes to re-sign Byron Leftwich and Charlie Batch instead of Dixon, who wants a No. 2 job.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Fri, Feb 24, 2012 12:25:00 PM

Depth Charts

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PosRoleName
QB1Michael Vick
2Nick Foles
3Matt Barkley
4Dennis Dixon
5G.J. Kinne
RB1LeSean McCoy
2Bryce Brown
3Felix Jones
4Chris Polk
5Matthew Tucker
GLB1LeSean McCoy
2Bryce Brown
3RB1LeSean McCoy
2Bryce Brown
FB1Emil Igwenagu
WR11DeSean Jackson
2Jason Avant
3Damaris Johnson
4Ifeanyi Momah
5B.J. Cunningham
WR21Jeremy Maclin
2Arrelious Benn
3Riley Cooper
4Russell Shepard
5Greg Salas
WR31Jason Avant
TE1James Casey
2Brent Celek
3Zach Ertz
4Clay Harbor
5Derek Carrier
K1Alex Henery