Marcus Dwayne Dixon, a former defensive end with the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets of the National Football League, was born on September 16, 1984. (NFL).
He serves as the Los Angeles Rams’ assistant defensive line coach. In 2008, Dixon was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys. Hampton University was where he played collegiate football.
How Many Years Did Marcus Dixon Play In The NFL?
Dixon spent approximately seven years in the NFL. He retired as a player getting to the seventh year of his career. Dixon started his career with the Dallas Cowboys in April 2008.
Dixon was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys on April 27, 2008, for a three-year, $1.1 million deal. He was limited to just one preseason game due to the groin and abdominal problems. On August 30, he was waived.
The New York Jets claimed Dixon off waivers on September 5, 2010, and added him to their roster. After the Jets, The Kansas City Chiefs acquired Dixon on February 9, 2013. On August 31, he was fired.
Dixon was signed to a futures contract with the Tennessee Titans on January 3, 2014. On August 29, he was released during the final cuts. Dixon was named to the BC Lions practice roster of the Canadian Football League on October 20, 2014.
He made his CFL debut against the Calgary Stampeders in the final game of the regular season. On March 2, 2015, he was re-signed. On April 30, 2015, he announced his retirement.
