Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at ninth-year punter Riley Dixon, No. 9 (he wore No. 19 last summer).
Before the Broncos: Dixon (6-4, 221 pounds) actually began his pro career in Denver after being picked by the Broncos in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL draft out of Syracuse. He spent the first two years of his career in Denver before being traded to the New York Giants in 2018 in exchange for a late-round draft pick.
Dixon averaged 45.2 yards per punt in four seasons with the Giants with a long of 71 yards. He then spent one season with the Los Angeles Rams in 2022, averaging 48.4 yards per boot with a long of 67 yards.
Broncos tenure: Dixon returned to Denver last spring, signing a two-year contract. Last season, Dixon averaged 46.3 yards per punt with a long of 68 yards. He also served as the team’s holder for field goals.
Chances to make the 53-man roster: Toss up. The Broncos brought in Trenton Gill this spring to compete with Dixon during training camp. Gill is younger and cheaper, so Dixon won’t be a lock to make the team. Denver’s punter job appears to be up for grabs going into the summer.
