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35 Hawks on NFL Rosters. 6 Free Agents (Updated March 27)

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Is Nixon just struggling to make a team or does injury have anything to do with it? He was a complete stud in 2020 for us…
Looks like it might be a combination of both...


Here's a little write up on Nixon following him being let go by the Panthers:

Perhaps the serious knee injury Nixon suffered last year caused him to lose some explosiveness.

Another write up following his signing by Seattle late last year:

Fully recovered from his injury in time for training camp, Nixon produced three tackles in exhibition play and Carolina cut him during final roster cuts in September, promptly re-signing him to the practice squad once he cleared waivers. Logging only 62 defensive snaps in seven games, the organization moved on from him on December 13.
If there's reason to believe he may be able to turn the corner with a change of scenery, Pro Football Focus did give him a 75.8 pass rushing grade as a rookie, suggesting he flashed in limited opportunities.

If Nixon can return to college form and inflict some damage penetrating gaps with his elite quickness off the snap, he could wind up being more than a late season rental for Seattle and play his way into future plans. Of course, it's also possible his lack of success in Carolina wasn't a fluke and he will have to earn a spot.
 
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