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  Titans | Work out three    Tue Sep 17, 10:23 PM

The Tennessee Titans worked out free-agents DL Antonio Dixon (Eagles), DL Marcus Dixon (Chiefs) and DL Frank Okam (Giants) Tuesday, Sept. 17.

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  Eagles | Make roster moves    Fri Aug 30, 01:22 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles cut LB Everette Brown, DT Antonio Dixon, QB Dennis Dixon, DE David King, QB G.J. Kinne, OL Matt Kopa, WR Ifeanyi Momah, WR Will Murphy, OL Dallas Reynolds, LB Adrian Robinson and OL Matt Tennant Friday, Aug. 30. The team also waived CB Trevard Lindley with an injury settlement.

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  Eagles | Several expected to miss preseason game    Thu Aug 8, 04:48 PM

Philadelphia Eagles OT Jason Peters (hamstring), OT Ed Wang (knee) DT Antonio Dixon (hamstring) and CB Cary Williams (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 8, and are not expected to play in the first preseason game.

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  Eagles | Several others missing    Tue Aug 6, 12:02 PM

Philadelphia Eagles WR David Ball (quadriceps), DT Antonio Dixon (hamstring), OL Dennis Kelly (back) and OL Ed Wang (knee) are all dealing with injuries and have missed practice time this week due at training camp.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon tweaks hamstring    Sun Jul 28, 04:21 PM

Philadelphia Eagles DT Antonio Dixon (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring Sunday, July 28.

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  Eagles | GM thinks several defensive players can fit in 3-4    Thu Feb 21, 07:11 PM

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said he believes DT Antonio Dixon, DE Brandon Graham and DE Trent Cole can fit well in a 3-4 defensive alignment. He said Dixon has the perfect skill set to be a nose tackle while Graham and Cole can line up as outside linebackers.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon may not fit 3-4    Mon Feb 4, 05:25 PM

Philadelphia Eagles DT Antonio Dixon may not return to the team next season because he is probably too small to play nose tackle in the 3-4 defensive alignment.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon could play nose tackle    Fri Feb 1, 02:03 PM

Philadelphia Eagles DT Antonio Dixon could play nose tackle for the Eagles in a 3-4 defense. The problem with Dixon, according to Rich Hoffmann of the Daily News, is that he may not be big enough to play the position, meaning the Eagles may have to try to find someone to play the position.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon expected to be active     Wed Dec 26, 02:40 PM

Philadelphia Eagles DT Antonio Dixon is expected to be active for Week 17 because of the injury to DT Fletcher Cox (concussion).

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon contract update     Wed Dec 26, 10:26 AM

Updating a previous item, the Philadelphia Eagles have signed DT Antonio Dixon to a two-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon signed     Wed Dec 26, 10:19 AM

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed free-agent DT Antonio Dixon. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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  Colts | Antonio Dixon released     Mon Oct 29, 06:31 PM

The Indianapolis Colts have released DT Antonio Dixon.

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  Colts | Week 8 Inactives    Sun Oct 28, 11:44 AM

The Indianapolis Colts have declared DL Antonio Dixon, CB Darius Butler, DL Fili Moala, DE Lawrence Guy, WR Nathan Palmer, LB Robert Mathis, OT Tony Hills inactive for Week 8.

Footballguys view: Donald Brown is active, but according to beat writers, he will back up Vick Ballard. If you have to play one of the Colts backs, play Ballard.

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  Colts | Antonio Dixon will play Week 6    Thu Oct 11, 01:23 PM

Indianapolis Colts DT Antonio Dixon said the coaches told him he will receive playing time Week 6 even though he signed with the team earlier this week.

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  Colts | Flurry of roster moves made    Tue Oct 9, 07:06 PM

The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent DT Antonio Dixon (Eagles) and promoted LB Jerry Brown and DE Clifton Geathers to the active roster Tuesday, Oct. 9. Also, they signed free-agents LB D.J. Bryant (Buccaneers), CB Isaiah Green (Bills), FB Robert Hughes (Redskins) and TE Dominique Jones (Colts) to their practice squad. CB Justin King and RB Alvester Alexander were released.

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  Patriots | Several worked out    Tue Sep 18, 09:16 PM

The New England Patriots worked out free-agent DT Antonio Dixon (Eagles), OT Tommie Draheim (Seahawks), OT Nick Mondek (Texans), WR Kashif Moore (Colts) and LB Nathan Stupar (Raiders) Tuesday, Sept. 18.

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  Buccaneers | Antonio Dixon works out    Tue Sep 11, 06:53 PM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers worked out free-agent DT Antonio Dixon (Eagles) Tuesday, Sept. 11. Dixon worked out with the New York Giants last week.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon cut    Sat Sep 1, 01:23 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles released DT Antonio Dixon.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon battling cramps    Sat Jul 28, 08:12 PM

Philadelphia Eagles DL Antonio Dixon (cramps) left practice early Saturday, July 28, due to cramps.

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  Eagles | Two rookies could win jobs on defense    Wed Jul 25, 10:37 PM

Philadelphia Eagles DL Mike Patterson (brain) is not cleared to practice when training camp opens. An unfortunate situation for Patterson opens up an opportunity for DL Fletcher Cox, the team's first-round selection, at defensive tackle. The team has depth with DLs Antonio Dixon and Derek Landri challenging Cox.

Footballguys view: Cox is worth a look in IDP leagues that require a defensive tackle starter.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon re-signs    Wed Mar 14, 03:51 PM

Philadelphia Eagles restricted free-agent DT Antonio Dixon has signed his tender offer and will receive a one-year deal worth $1.927 million.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon receives tender offer    Tue Mar 13, 02:46 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles have placed the second-round tender on restricted free-agent DT Antonio Dixon. He will receive a one-year deal worth $1.927 million if he signs the offer.

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  Eagles | Several veterans have expiring contracts    Tue Jan 3, 01:00 AM

Philadelphia Eagles DL Victor Abiamiri, RB Ronnie Brown, DL Antonio Dixon, OT King Dunlap, WR DeSean Jackson, DL Derek Landri, DL Trevor Laws, OG Evan Mathis, FB Owen Schmitt, WR Steve E. Smith and QB Vince Young are all veteran with contracts set to expire, so the team will have decisions to make about their futures.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon has surgery     Wed Oct 5, 10:09 AM

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Wednesday, Oct. 5, that DL Antonio Dixon (triceps) underwent surgery Tuesday, Oct. 4, to repair his left torn triceps tendon.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon to IR    Tue Oct 4, 12:17 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles placed DL Antonio Dixon (triceps) on the Injured Reserve Tuesday, Oct. 4.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon to miss rest of season    Mon Oct 3, 01:40 PM

Philadelphia Eagles DT Antonio Dixon (triceps) will miss the rest of the regular season because of a torn triceps he suffered in Week 4.

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  Eagles | Two scheduled for MRIs Monday    Mon Oct 3, 12:31 AM

Philadelphia Eagles DL Antonio Dixon (triceps) suffered a torn triceps muscle in Week 4 against the San Francisco 49ers. Dixon will have an MRI Monday, Oct. 3, as will OT Jason Peters (hamstring).

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  Eagles | 11 probable for Week 1    Fri Sep 9, 03:23 PM

Philadelphia Eagles S Nate Allen (knee), DT Antonio Dixon (back), TE Clay Harbor (shoulder), OT Todd Herremans (back), S Jaiquawn Jarrett (quadriceps), OT Winston Justice (knee), DT Trevor Laws (hip), DE Juqua Parker (calf), CB Asante Samuel (shoulder), WR Steve E. Smith (knee) and OG Danny Watkins (foot) are all listed as probable for Week 1. All players practiced in full Friday, Sept. 9, except for Samuel, who was limited.

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  Eagles | Several injured players practice    Thu Sep 8, 03:49 PM

Philadelphia Eagles WR Steve E. Smith (knee), TE Clay Harbor (shoulder), OG Danny Watkins (foot), OTs Todd Herremans (back) and Winston Justice (knee), DE Juqua Parker (calf), DTs Antonio Dixon (back) and Trevor Laws (hip), FS Nate Allen (knee) and SS Jaiquawn Jarrett (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 8.

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  Eagles | Eight players fully practice    Wed Sep 7, 05:28 PM

Philadelphia Eagles WR Steve E. Smith (knee), TE Clay Harbor (shoulder), OT Winston Justice (knee), DE Juqua Parker (calf), DT Antonio Dixon (back), DT Trevor Laws, FS Nate Allen (knee) and SS Jaiquawn Jarrett (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 7.

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  Eagles | Three missing practice    Mon Aug 22, 02:15 PM

Philadelphia Eagles OT Ryan Harris (back), DE Juqua Parker (calf) and DT Antonio Dixon (back) are not participating in practice Monday, Aug. 22.

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  Eagles | Two miss practice with back issues    Sun Aug 14, 01:51 PM

Philadelphia Eagles OT Ryan Harris (back) and Antonio Dixon (back) did not participate in practice Sunday, Aug. 14, because of back spasms.

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  Eagles | Three injured players practice    Sun Aug 7, 02:21 PM

Philadelphia Eagles RB Dion Lewis (ankle), DT Antonio Dixon (knee) and CB Jorrick Calvin (elbow) participated in practice Sunday, Aug. 7.

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  Eagles | Two DTs sit out practice    Fri Aug 5, 01:52 PM

Philadelphia Eagles DTs Antonio Dixon (knee) and Trevor Laws (hip) did not participate in practice Friday, Aug. 5.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon injury update    Thu Aug 4, 01:18 PM

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles DT Antonio Dixon (knee) suffered a mild knee sprain during practice Thursday, Aug. 4.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon injured in practice     Thu Aug 4, 09:24 AM

Philadelphia Eagles DL Antonio Dixon (knee) went down with a right knee injury during a practice drill Thursday, Aug. 4. He limped off the field.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon expected to start next season    Mon Apr 25, 03:49 PM

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles DT Antonio Dixon is expected to start at defensive tackle next season because of how well he played this season.

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  Eagles | Brodrick Bunkley on downside of career?    Sat Apr 23, 03:03 AM

Philadelphia Eagles DL Brodrick Bunkley will be entering the final year of his contract in 2011, and he might have lost his starting job to DL Antonio Dixon, reports Geoff Mosher, of The News Journal.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon questionable for Week 12    Fri Nov 26, 07:24 PM

Philadelphia Eagles DT Antonio Dixon (abdomen) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 26, and is listed as questionable for Week 12, reports Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News. If he is not able to play, DT Brodrick Bunkley will take his place.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon leaves practice Thursday    Fri Nov 26, 10:38 AM

Philadelphia Eagles DL Antonio Dixon (abdomen) left practice early Thursday, Nov. 25, with an unspecified abdomen problem, according to Jeff McLane, of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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  Eagles | Two limited Thursday    Thu Nov 25, 01:07 PM

Philadelphia Eagles OG Nick Cole (knee) and DT Antonio Dixon (abdomen) were limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 25.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon to start Week 9    Fri Nov 5, 02:37 PM

Philadelphia Eagles DT Antonio Dixon will start in the team's Week 9 game at defensive tackle, reports Jeff McLane, of the Philadelphia Daily News.

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  Eagles | Brodrick Bunkley to skip surgery    Wed Oct 13, 11:12 PM

Philadelphia Eagles DL Brodrick Bunkley (elbow) will skip surgery on his elbow and will try to return to action in a few weeks, according to The Associated Press. Bunkley is expected to be doubtful for Week 6. Head coach Andy Reid said DLs Trevor Laws and Antonio Dixon will rotate in place of Bunkley.

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  Eagles | Five miss practice Sunday    Sun Aug 8, 07:53 PM

Philadelphia Eagles DE Ricky Sapp (knee), CB Macho Harris (hamstring), DL Antonio Dixon (concussion), TE Martin Rucker (hamstring) and LB Keenan Clayton (personal) sat out the team�s morning practice Sunday, Aug. 8, reports Jonathan Tamari, of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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  Eagles | Trevor Laws having good camp    Sat Aug 7, 03:37 AM

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said DT Trevor Laws has "had a very good camp so far," reports Jeff McLane, of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Reid added, "His quickness and balance seem very, very good. He really bought into (strength and conditioning trainer Barry Rubin's) off-season program. He worked like crazy, and you're seeing the results now. I'm happy for him, and obviously it makes us a better team if he continues to play like this." Laws is competing with DTs Antonio Dixon and Jeff Owens for two spots on the roster.

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  Eagles | Eight miss Thursday evening practice    Fri Aug 6, 03:38 AM

Philadelphia Eagles DT Antonio Dixon (concussion), RB Mike Bell (hamstring), TE Martin Rucker (hamstring), CB Macho Harris (hamstring), C A.Q. Shipley (ankle), DE Victor Abiamiri (knee), LG Todd Herremans (foot) and C Jamaal Jackson (knee) did not take part in the team's evening practice Thursday, Aug. 5, reports Les Bowen, of The Philadelphia Daily News.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon, Macho Harris injury updates    Mon Aug 2, 05:36 PM

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said DL Antonio Dixon (head) was hit in the head during practice Monday, Aug. 2, and CB Macho Harris (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring during practice, reports Jeff McLane, of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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  Eagles | Antonio Dixon carted off field Monday    Mon Aug 2, 04:42 PM

Philadelphia Eagles DL Antonio Dixon (undisclosed) was carted off the field Monday, Aug. 2, after suffering an undisclosed injury, reports Jeff McLane, of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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  Eagles | Six players probable for Week 7    Sat Oct 24, 04:28 PM

Philadelphia Eagles CB Sheldon Brown (abdomen), DT Brodrick Bunkley (rib) C Nick Cole (knee), DT Antonio Dixon (hamstring), LB Akeem Jordan and LB Will Witherspoon (gluteus) fully participated in practice Saturday, Oct. 24. They are listed as probable for Week 7.

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  Eagles | Eight players fully practice Friday    Fri Oct 23, 05:29 PM

Philadelphia Eagles CB Sheldon Brown (abdomen), DT Brodrick Bunkley (rib), DT Antonio Dixon (hamstring), LS Jon Dorenbos (foot), OG Todd Herremans (foot), LB Akeem Jordan (hip), OT Jason Peters (knee, ankle) and LB Will Witherspoon (gluteus) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 23. They are all expected to play in Week 7.

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