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Thaddeus Dixon
Cornerback · Rookie season · Reserve and injured
Updated
- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 195
- Age
- 24
- College
- North Carolina; Washington; Long Beach City College
- Drafted
- Undrafted
- Exp
- R
Overview
Thaddeus Dixon is a rookie cornerback from North Carolina. He went undrafted in 2026, and the Giants signed him as a free agent May 7. A week later, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Dixon had torn his Achilles tendon during a workout, and the Giants placed him on injured reserve May 14.
Frequently asked
- Where did Thaddeus Dixon play college football?
- Dixon played two seasons at Washington, then transferred to North Carolina for 2025, following defensive coordinator Steve Belichick to Bill Belichick's staff. He played seven games for the Tar Heels in 2025 and had 20 tackles.
- How did Thaddeus Dixon tear his Achilles?
- Dixon, who signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 draft, tore his Achilles tendon during a workout in May, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. The Giants placed him on injured reserve May 14.
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