Bills cut quarterback Dennis Dixon

The Bills have released veteran quarterback Dennis Dixon, the team announced Monday. Dixon was one of 11 players cut to trim the roster to 75 men by Tuesday afternoon's deadline.

The Bills have released veteran quarterback Dennis Dixon, the team announced Monday. Dixon was one of 11 players cut to trim the roster to 75 men by Tuesday afternoon's deadline. 

Dixon was a fifth-round draft pick by the Steelers in 2008. The 29-year-old spent his first four professional seasons in Pittsburgh.

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Dixon spent the majority of the 2012 season on the Ravens' practice squad. He signed with the Eagles in 2013 but was cut just before the beginning of the regular season. He later signed with the Bills.

The Bills have three quarterbacks on their roster: EJ Manuel, Thad Lewis and Jeff Tuel.

- Dan Gartland