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Dolphins' Daviyon Nixon: Inks deal with Miami
The Miami Dolphins signed Daviyon Nixon on Thursday.Nixon hasn't appeared in an NFL game since 2022, but during his two-year stint with Carolina, the 2021 fifth-rounder recorded 15 total tackles across 14 outings. The Iowa product will likely compete for a depth role on the Dolphins' defensive line this offseason.
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Daviyon Nixon: Waived by Seattle
The Seahawks waived Daviyon Nixon on Tuesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.Nixon has had a whirlwind December -- he was waived by Carolina on Dec. 13, signed by Seattle on Dec. 21 and waived by the Seahawks on Tuesday. The defensive tackle was inactive Saturday against Kansas City but played in seven games for the Panthers earlier this season, totaling six tackles (three solo) over 62 defensive snaps. Seattle claimed Isaiah Mack off waivers from Baltimore on Tuesday in a corresponding move.
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Panthers' Daviyon Nixon: Full practice Friday
Daviyon Nixon (illness) was a full participant at practice Friday and will be ready to play Sunday against the Falcons.After dealing with an illness to begin the week, Nixon was able to log a full practice Friday, clearing any sort of concern surrounding his availability for Week 8. Nixon has produced two tackles while logging 38 defensive snaps over four games this season.
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Panthers' Daviyon Nixon: Joins Panthers
Carolina signed Daviyon Nixon to the 53-man roster Tuesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.The 2021 fifth-round pick began the season on Carolina's practice squad. He played 14 percent of defensive snaps during Week 3's win over the Saints, in which he recorded one assisted tackle.
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Daviyon Nixon: Returns to Panthers' practice squad
Daviyon Nixon was signed to the Panthers' practice squad Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.Nixon was waived by the team Monday, after he recorded three tackles across 68 snaps throughout Carolina's three preseason games. He'll now serve as an emergency option for the Panthers' defensive line should the team undergo injuries on the front.
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Daviyon Nixon: Waived by Carolina
The Panthers waived Daviyon Nixon on Monday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.Nixon, a 2021 fifth-round pick, appeared in seven games for the Panthers as a rookie, totaling nine tackles and a half-sack across 77 defensive snaps. He initially made the team's 53-man roster but has been let go in favor of veteran defensive end Henry Anderson.
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Panthers' Daviyon Nixon: Cleared for camp
Daviyon Nixon (knee) is active at camp this week, Augusta Stone of the Carolina Panthers' official site reports.Nixon suffered a season-ending knee injury during practice last October, which limited him to seven games in his rookie year. Now healthy, Nixon will use training camp to earn a bigger role on the Panthers defensive line, as he was limited to just 77 snaps last season.
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Panthers' Daviyon Nixon: Back from COVID list, still on IR
Daviyon Nixon (knee) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday and reverted to injured reserve, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.The defensive tackle tested positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 28, forcing him to be away from the team for over a week. Nixon was moved back to IR on Thursday, allowing him to continue rehabbing his knee injury that ended his 2021 season.
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Panthers' Daviyon Nixon: Placed on COVID-19 list
Daviyon Nixon (knee) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Darrin Gantt of the Carolina Panthers' official site reports, and he tested positive for the virus, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.Nixon has been on injured reserve since Oct. 28 with a knee injury. His move to the COVID list will temporarily derail his return from injury.
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Panthers' Daviyon Nixon: Headed to injured reserve
Daviyon Nixon (knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Carolina Panthers' official site reports.Nixon suffered the injury during Wednesday's practice and it was apparently a significant issue. He'll now miss a minimum of three games. A rookie, Nixon tallied nine tackles and 0.5 sacks through the first seven contests of his career.