1. Dennis Dixon was a member of the Baltimore Ravens practice squad during the 2012 season in which they won a Super Bowl.
21 Facts About Dennis Dixon
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Dennis Dixon was the starting quarterback for San Leandro High School's football team beginning his sophomore year.
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Dennis Dixon was a consensus four-star recruit, and was ranked among the top passing and rushing quarterbacks in the nation.
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Dennis Dixon eventually decided to attend the University of Oregon, stating that "I am going to Oregon with only one purpose, and that is to win a national championship".
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Dennis Dixon was a highly recruited baseball player, and was initially drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 20th round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft.
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Dennis Dixon opted to grayshirt for the 2003 season and played his freshman season in 2004 behind Kellen Clemens.
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Dennis Dixon appeared in six games, passing for 73 and rushing for 40 yards.
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However, against Arizona, Clemens broke his ankle, and Dennis Dixon came into the game, though he later left with a concussion.
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Dennis Dixon was named Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Week and USA Today National Player of the Week.
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Against Cal, Dennis Dixon threw his first two interceptions of the season, but led the Ducks down the field in the final minute for a potential tying score before Cameron Colvin fumbled the ball through the end zone in the final seconds for Oregon's first loss of the season.
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Dennis Dixon was unable to perform any Combine drills, but worked out at Oregon's Pro Day and held impressive individual workouts later.
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Dennis Dixon passed for a combined 12-for-24 in passing attempts in two 2008 preseason games, in addition, he ran for a 47-yard touchdown against the Buffalo Bills.
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On December 28,2008, Dennis Dixon completed his first official NFL pass to Hines Ward, of which the reception was Ward's 800th of his career.
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Dennis Dixon made his first career start on November 29,2009, against the Baltimore Ravens after injuries suffered by Roethlisberger and Charlie Batch a week earlier moved him up the depth chart.
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Dennis Dixon finished 12-of-26 for 145 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
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Dennis Dixon was cut from the squad November 7,2012, and was re-signed to the practice squad again on November 13,2012.
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Dennis Dixon was the practice squad quarterback when the Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII and earned a ring.
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Dennis Dixon signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on February 14,2013.
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On October 8,2013, Dennis Dixon was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad, following an injury to starting quarterback EJ Manuel.
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On October 7,2014, Dennis Dixon was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.
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Dennis Dixon was released by the team on October 13,2014.