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Eagles Sign Quarterback Dennis Dixon

Found February 14, 2013 on Thacover2: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Michael Vick,  Adam Schefter
TEAMS: Philadelphia Eagles
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The Eagles have signed a quarterback that knows Chip Kelly’s system.  Is this the quarterback who will challenge Michael Vick for the starters job now is the question. Jeff Sperbeck reported the signing via his twitter account. Dennis Dixon (aka #swoosh10) has agreed to terms to fly with the @eagles. #greatfit — Jeff Sperbeck (@jeffsperbeck) February 14, 2013 Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that it’s a two-year deal. Eagles and QB Dennis Dixon agree to terms on a two-year contract, team announced. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 14, 2013 In Dixon, the Eagles will have  a backup who knows Kelly’s system like the back of his hand, but it remains to be seen if he’ll be given the chance to start.
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