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Eagles Bring Back Antonio Dixon

Found December 26, 2012 on GCobb.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Nick Foles
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Categories: BREAKING NEWS Eagles NewsTags: Antonio DixonCullen JenkinsDerek LandriNick FolesPhiladelphia EaglesThe Eagles made a roster move today, placing rookie quarterback Nick Foles on injured reserve with a broken hand and signing free agent defensive tackle Antonio Dixon. In an interesting move, the team signed Dixon to a two-year deal, keeping him under the team’s control through next season. Dixon was a very productive member of the [...](Read more...)
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