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The Philadelphia Eagles are scheduled to pay QB Dennis Dixon $802,500 in 2013 and $755,000 in 2014.
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Philadelphia Eagles QB Dennis Dixon indicated that he expects to compete for the starting quarterback job next season. 'From my understanding, the job is open,' Dixon said in a conference call Monday. 'It's going to be a very competitive nature around here. It's pretty much open. May the best man win.'
Fantasy Impact: We think he'll have a hard time winning the job from Michael Vick but you never know.
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Jeff Sperbeck, agent for Philadelphia Eagles QB Dennis Dixon, said the Baltimore Ravens were interested in re-signing Dixon this offseason but that Dixon wanted to play for his former college head coach Chip Kelly.
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The Philadelphia Eagles signed QB Dennis Dixon (Ravens) to a two-year contract Thursday, Feb. 14. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Fantasy Impact: You could see this coming. Dixon will compete for the starting job in Philadelphia. He knows the offense the best out of all the options but has little NFL experience.
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Updating a previous report, the Philadelphia Eagles are not allowed to sign Baltimore Ravens practice squad QB Dennis Dixon until Monday, Feb. 11, because the Ravens have exclusive rights to Dixon this week.
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Updating a previous item, the Philadelphia Eagles are in contract talks with Baltimore Ravens practice squad QB Dennis Dixon, according to league sources. Dixon is familiar with head coach Chip Kelly's offense, having played for him in college. Per league rules pertaining to practice squad players, Dixon became a free agent immediately after Super Bowl XLVII and can sign a futures contract for 2013 with any team even though free agency doesn't begin until March.
Fantasy Impact: At this point, it would be a surprise if Dixon didn't sign with the Eagles.
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The Philadelphia Eagles are likely to pursue Baltimore Ravens practice-squad QB Dennis Dixon. Dixon played for Eagles head coach Chip Kelly at Oregon, and has more experience running his offense than any other NFL QB.
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There are strong indications that Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly won't waste too much time following Super Bowl XLVII in signing Baltimore Ravens practice squad QB Dennis Dixon. Dixon is the only NFL quarterback that knows Kelly's system inside-out.
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The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to pursue Baltimore Ravens practice squad QB Dennis Dixon after the Super Bowl. Dixon played for head coach Chip Kelly when he coached the University of Oregon.
Fantasy Impact: Dixon would be a good fit but not sure he is the answer at starter for the team. We'll see.
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Baltimore Ravens LB Terrell Suggs said practice squad QB Dennis Dixon has been playing the role of San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick during practice this week.
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