August 18, 2011; Pittsburgh,PA, USA: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dennis Dixon (10) passes against pressure by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Trevard Lindley (35) during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USPRESSWIRE

We reported back on January 30th that Dennis Dixon may have interest from his former coach, Chip Kelly who is now with the Philadelphia Eagles. This was true, so true that today Dixon has signed a two year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles(as reported by NFL Breaking News Guru Adam Schefter on Twitter).

After resigning Michael Vick to a one year deal last week, Kelly said there will be an open competition in camp for who will lead the team. It looks like Dixon will get an opportunity for some playing time with his former coach.

Now coming off a one year deal with the Baltimore Ravens and running while running the practice squad played the part of RGIII before the Ravens played the Washington Redskins, Dixon may have the chance to run an offense to a Super Bowl.

“We are excited to bring in Dennis Dixon to compete at the quarterback position. Dennis is a veteran in this league that has been a part of two Super Bowl-winning teams in his career. He’s also very familiar with Chip Kelly and how he operates.”  Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman

The former Oregon signal caller injured his left knee against Arizona in 2007, his Senior season with the Ducks and tore his ACL ending the Championship run. Dixon has played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens and has now been signed to a two year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. Before the injury in 2007 Dixon threw for 29 touchdowns.

Dixon is happy to be in Philadelphia with his former coach,

‘If everybody buys into what Chip Kelly is selling, the sky’s the limit’

In speaking recently with Philly.com, Dixon added he is going to put his best foot forward and let the chips fall where they may. If nothing else, the Eugene/Springfield area will get to see a lot of Philadelphia Eagles football over the next few years and more eyes will now be on Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp from the Willamette Valley and beyond.

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Aug 12, 2011; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins linebacker Perry Riley (56) dives to tackle Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dennis Dixon (10) during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports

In a report from NBC Sports it was reported that Chip Kelly may have decided on the quarterback to run his system with the Eagles, or at least compete for the chance to. Geoff Mosher from Comcast Sportsnet in Philadelphia wrote that the addition of Dennis Dixon to the Eagles as early at next week.  Mike Florio from NBC Sports says the former Duck Quarterback may be laying the foundation for the next phase of his career.

Dixon, currently on the Baltimore Ravens practice squad, (he’s been  playing the part of Colin Kaepernick, the San Francisco 49ers  quarterback,  in practice leading up to the game this Sunday.

Quarterback Dennis Dixon once showed plenty of promise while in college at Oregon.  A torn ACL during what could have been a Heisman Trophy and possibly a national championship season derailed his career, knocking him down to round five of the 2008 draft.

With Oregon’s former coach, Chip Kelly now in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles, and currently putting the finishing touches on his staff he said in his introductory press conference in Philadelphia that this team will be Different, Innovative and Fast. The latter is what Dennis Dixon was before that fateful fall to the turf at Arizona  in 2007 that brought the Ducks dreams of a potential National Championship that year crashing to the ground.

Now coming off a one year deal with the Baltimore Ravens and running the practice squad and playing the part of RGIII before the Ravens played the Washington Redskins, Dixon may now be the man in Philadelphia to run Chip Kelly’s new offense.  Per Mosher, Dixon is “thrilled” Kelly is now an NFL head coach and “eager” for a reunion.

Justin Phillips is Sports Reporter for Newsradio 1120 KPNW in Eugene, Oregon

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