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David Nixon | Linebacker

Team: Green Bay Packers
Age / DOB:  (28) / 3/16/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 225
College: Brigham Young
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Panthers signed LB David Nixon, formerly of the Rams.
An undrafted free agent out of BYU in 2009, Nixon appeared in eight games for the Rams last season, notching six special teams tackles. He won't see snaps on defense in Carolina in the unlikely event he cracks the 53-man roster. Sat, Jul 28, 2012 09:14:00 AM
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter

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David Nixon - LB - Packers

Rams signed LB David Nixon, formerly of the Dolphins.

A special teamer, Nixon notched 10 tackles in four games between the Rams and Texans last season. His stay on the active roster could be short.
Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
Wed, Nov 9, 2011 01:11:00 PM
David Nixon - LB - Packers

Dolphins signed LB David Nixon.

Nixon was an undrafted free agent out of BYU in 2009. He had spot duty with the Texans and Rams last season as a special teamer.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Tue, Aug 9, 2011 12:11:00 PM
David Nixon - LB - Packers

Rams waived LB David Nixon and DT Teryl White.

Nixon racked up four special teams tackles in just two appearances last season, but the Rams determined he couldn't help on defense. White was a 6-foot-5, 290-pound undrafted rookie. He played college ball at North Carolina Central.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fri, Aug 5, 2011 11:04:00 PM
David Nixon - LB - Packers

Rams LB David Nixon fractured his hand in Sunday's loss to the Saints.

Nixon was limited to special teams in his Rams debut. The team isn't putting him on injured reserve in hopes that Nixon can play with a cast on the hand.
Source: Brian Stull on Twitter
Mon, Dec 13, 2010 03:48:00 PM
David Nixon - LB - Packers

Rams signed LB David Nixon from their practice squad.

A 2009 undrafted free agent out of BYU, Nixon recorded 10 tackles in three games with the Texans earlier this season. He'll add depth at linebacker with Na'il Diggs out for the season.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Tue, Dec 7, 2010 05:09:00 PM
David Nixon - LB - Packers

Texans waived LB David Nixon.

Nixon did have six tackles as the weakside linebacker in the second half against the Chiefs with DeMeco Ryans (Achilles') out, but he's been inactive in three games so far. The Texans expect to get Darryl Sharpton, Xavier Adibi, and Kevin Bentley back healthy during the bye week.
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
Tue, Oct 19, 2010 04:16:00 PM
David Nixon - LB - Packers

Raiders re-signed exclusive rights free agent LB David Nixon to a one-year contract.

Nixon, a former All-Mountain West Conference second-teamer at BYU, went undrafted in 2009. He'll compete for a spot on special teams in training camp.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mon, Mar 15, 2010 06:19:00 PM