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Riley T. Dixon (born August 24, 1993) is an American professional football punter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Broncos in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL draft. He played college football for the Syracuse Orange.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Dixon attended and played high school football at Christian Brothers Academy in DeWitt, New York.[1]
College career
[edit]Dixon attended and played college football at Syracuse.[2]
College statistics
[edit]| Year | School | Conf | Class | Pos | G | Punting | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punts | Yds | Avg | ||||||
| 2012 | Syracuse | Big East | SO | K | 2 | 3 | 109 | 36.3 |
| 2013 | Syracuse | ACC | SO | K | 13 | 75 | 3,161 | 42.1 |
| 2014 | Syracuse | ACC | SR | K | 12 | 75 | 3,182 | 42.4 |
| 2015 | Syracuse | ACC | SR | P | 12 | 65 | 2,839 | 43.7 |
| Career | Syracuse | 39 | 218 | 9,291 | 42.6 | |||
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 4+1⁄4 in (1.94 m) |
221 lb (100 kg) |
32+1⁄4 in (0.82 m) |
9+5⁄8 in (0.24 m) | |||||||||
| All values from NFL Combine[3][4] | ||||||||||||
Denver Broncos (first stint)
[edit]Dixon was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL draft with the 228th overall pick.[5] He was the second of three punters selected in the draft.[6]
On May 11, 2016, the Broncos signed Dixon to a four-year, $2.42 million rookie contract, with a signing bonus of $80,009.[7] Dixon won the punting job on August 30, 2016, when the Broncos released veteran Britton Colquitt.[8] On December 11, 2016, Dixon threw a 16-yard pass on a fake punt, becoming the second Broncos punter to ever throw a pass after Chris Norman in 1986.[9] In his rookie season, he punted 89 times for a 41.3 net average, the highest by a rookie in NFL history.[10] He was named to the 2016 All-Rookie Team, the first Bronco since Chris Harris Jr. & Von Miller were both selected in 2011.[11] In the 2017 season, he had 73 punts for 3,331 net yards for a 45.63 average.[12]
New York Giants
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On April 20, 2018, Dixon was traded to the New York Giants for a 2019 conditional seventh-round draft pick after the Broncos signed former Raiders punter Marquette King.[13] In the 2018 season, he had 71 punts for 3,226 net yards for a 45.44 average.[14]
On December 8, 2019, Dixon signed a three-year contract extension with the Giants.[15]
On November 15, 2020, Dixon kicked a 71 yard punt in a game against the Eagles, the longest punt of his career.[16] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Giants on November 18, 2020,[17] and activated on November 23.[18]
On December 21, 2021, the Giants restructured Dixon’s contract to create cap space.[19]
On March 10, 2022, Dixon was released by the Giants.[20]
Los Angeles Rams
[edit]On April 5, 2022, Dixon signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams.[21]
In Week 16 against the Broncos, the Rams beat Denver 51–14, without ever punting the ball. The Christmas Day contest served as Dixon's first career zero–punt game.[22]
Denver Broncos (second stint)
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On March 21, 2023, Dixon signed a two-year contract with the Broncos.[23] During a Wild Card playoff matchup against the Buffalo Bills in 2024, Dixon completed a 17-yard pass to Marvin Mims on a fake punt play.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
[edit]On March 13, 2025, Dixon signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[24][25]
NFL career statistics
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | Punting | Passing | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | Blk | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | Int | Rtg | |||
| 2016 | DEN | 16 | 89 | 4,068 | 45.7 | 68 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 118.8 |
| 2017 | DEN | 16 | 73 | 3,331 | 45.6 | 60 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | NYG | 16 | 71 | 3,226 | 45.4 | 60 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | NYG | 16 | 69 | 3,178 | 46.1 | 62 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | NYG | 16 | 65 | 2,911 | 44.8 | 71 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.6 |
| 2021 | NYG | 17 | 74 | 3,283 | 44.4 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.6 |
| 2022 | LAR | 17 | 71 | 3,434 | 48.4 | 67 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 104.2 |
| 2023 | DEN | 17 | 79 | 3,659 | 46.3 | 68 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | DEN | 17 | 77 | 3,597 | 46.7 | 65 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 79.2 |
| Career | 148 | 668 | 30,687 | 45.9 | 71 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 83.3 | |
References
[edit]- ^ "Riley Dixon, Christian Brothers Academy, Punter". 247Sports. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ^ "Riley Dixon College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ^ Zierlein, Lance. "Riley Dixon Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- ^ "Riley Dixon, Syracuse, P, 2016 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- ^ Hayre, Chris (April 30, 2016). "Broncos draft P Riley Dixon in the seventh round". Denver Broncos. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ^ "2016 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ Mason, Andrew (May 11, 2016). "Broncos' draft pick signings begin with Riley Dixon". Denver Broncos. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ^ Swanson, Ben (August 30, 2016). "Broncos release veteran punter Britton Colquitt, paving way for Riley Dixon". Denver Broncos. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
- ^ Jhabvala, Nicki (December 12, 2016). "Riley Dixon did something a Broncos punter hadn't done in 30 years". The Denver Post. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ Mason, Andrew (January 5, 2017). "Just how good was Broncos punter Riley Dixon in his rookie season?". Denver Broncos. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (January 17, 2017). "Riley Dixon named to PFWA All-Rookie Team". Denver Broncos. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ "Riley Dixon 2017 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ^ Wesseling, Chris (April 20, 2018). "Punter trade! Giants acquire Riley Dixon from Broncos". NFL.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "Riley Dixon 2018 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (December 8, 2019). "Giants sign Punter Riley Dixon to contract extension". Giants.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ Herbert, Geoff (November 17, 2020). "Riley Dixon booms 71-yard punt; Latavius Murray nominated for award (Syracuse and CNY in the NFL)". syracuse.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Hickey, Kevin (November 18, 2020). "Giants place P Riley Dixon, LS Casey Kreiter on COVID-19 list". Giants Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
- ^ "McKinney, Ximines to start practicing with Giants". APNews.com. November 23, 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
- ^ Dunleavy, Ryan (December 21, 2021). "Giants restructure Kyle Rudolph, Riley Dixon contracts to add cap space". New York Post. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (March 10, 2022). "Giants release veteran punter Riley Dixon". Giants.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (April 5, 2022). "Rams sign punter Riley Dixon to one-year deal". TheRams.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (December 29, 2022). "Riley Dixon: First zero-punt game of NFL career "exciting"". TheRams.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 21, 2023). "Broncos sign P Riley Dixon". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Smith, Scott (March 13, 2025). "Bucs Upgrade Punter Position with Veteran Riley Dixon". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ Heath, Jon (March 11, 2025). "Broncos punter Riley Dixon leaves team to join Buccaneers". Broncos Wire. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
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Riley Dixon
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Early life
Birthplace and upbringing
Riley Dixon was born on August 24, 1993, in Oneida, New York.[3] He grew up in central New York, spending his formative years in small communities including Blossvale and McConnellsville in Oneida County.[11][12][13] Dixon attended McConnellsville Elementary School as part of the Camden Central School District during his early education.[12] The son of Tom Dixon and Kimberly Coon, he has one sister.[3] From a young age, Dixon showed interest in athletics, participating in baseball—where he played as a third baseman—and soccer in his local community.[12][14] Dixon later transitioned to Christian Brothers Academy in DeWitt, New York, for high school.[3]High school career
Riley Dixon attended Christian Brothers Academy in DeWitt, New York, where he played football under head coach Joe Casamento.[3][13] Initially a quarterback, Dixon transitioned to punter and kicker during his junior year, taking over those responsibilities for the team.[13] As a senior in 2010, Dixon earned third-team all-state honors as a punter and was selected to the Post-Standard All-Central New York First Team.[3] He also lettered in baseball during his high school career.[14] Despite his strong senior season, Dixon received no Division I scholarship offers and accepted a walk-on position at Syracuse University late in the recruitment process.[13]College career
Time at Syracuse
Riley Dixon joined the Syracuse Orange football team as a walk-on punter in 2011, redshirting that season to preserve a year of eligibility.[4] He began competing for the starting role in 2012, appearing in two games with a limited workload of three punts. Over the next three seasons from 2013 to 2015, Dixon secured the starting punter position, earning a scholarship at the end of his junior year and becoming a key special teams contributor for the Orange.[4][15] Dixon's performance showed steady improvement throughout his college career, with his gross punting average rising from 42.1 yards in 2013 to 42.4 yards in 2014 and reaching a career-high 43.7 yards in 2015.[16][15] In 2013, he set a school record with his longest punt of 75 yards against Clemson.[3] One of his most memorable moments came in a 2015 game against LSU, where on a fake field goal attempt, Dixon carried the ball on a fourth-and-4 play and hurdled an LSU defender to secure a first down, energizing the Syracuse sideline in a 34-24 loss.[17] In 2015, he earned first-team All-ACC honors and was named a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award.[18][19] His consistent development and athleticism helped elevate Syracuse's special teams unit during a transitional period in the program. Upon concluding his college career, Dixon ranked third in Syracuse history with a career punting average of 42.62 yards, fifth in total punting yards (9,291), and fifth in career punts (218).[15] He declared for the 2016 NFL Draft, where his strong senior season and highlight-reel plays drew attention from scouts, leading to his selection by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round, 228th overall.[4]College statistics
During his four seasons at Syracuse University, Riley Dixon compiled impressive punting statistics, demonstrating steady improvement in average distance per punt. As a redshirt freshman in 2012, he appeared in two games with 3 punts for 109 yards, averaging 36.3 yards per punt.[16] In 2013, Dixon took over as the primary punter, recording 75 punts for 3,161 yards with a 42.1-yard average across 13 games.[16] His 2014 junior season saw similar volume with 75 punts for 3,182 yards and a 42.4-yard average in 12 games.[16] As a senior in 2015, he punted 65 times for 2,839 yards, achieving a career-high 43.7-yard average in 12 games and placing 28 punts (43.1%) inside the opponent's 20-yard line.[16][9]| Year | Games | Punts | Yards | Average (Yds/Punt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 3 | 109 | 36.3 |
| 2013 | 13 | 75 | 3,161 | 42.1 |
| 2014 | 12 | 75 | 3,182 | 42.4 |
| 2015 | 12 | 65 | 2,839 | 43.7 |
Professional career
Denver Broncos (first stint)
Dixon was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round (228th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Syracuse University.[4][1] On May 11, 2016, he signed a four-year rookie contract worth $2.42 million, including an $80,009 signing bonus.[10][20] Entering training camp, Dixon competed for the punting job against veteran Britton Colquitt, who had been with the Broncos since 2009.[21] On August 30, 2016, the Broncos released Colquitt, naming Dixon the starter and marking the rookie's emergence as the team's primary punter for the season.[22][23] In his rookie year, Dixon appeared in all 16 games, handling punting duties and occasionally contributing on kickoffs. A notable moment came on December 11, 2016, against the Tennessee Titans, when he executed a fake punt, throwing a 16-yard pass to wide receiver Cody Latimer for a first down on fourth-and-2.[24][25] His performance earned him a spot on the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) All-Rookie Team, recognizing his consistency as one of the top first-year punters.[26][27] Dixon returned as the Broncos' punter for the 2017 season, playing in all 16 games but experiencing a decline in effectiveness, with rankings placing him near the bottom of the league in net average (23rd at 40.2 yards), inside-20 punts (28th at 31.5%), and overall consistency.[28] This subpar output, including high inconsistency in punt placement, contributed to the team's decision to seek an upgrade in the offseason.[29]New York Giants
On April 23, 2018, the New York Giants acquired punter Riley Dixon from the Denver Broncos in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.[30] The trade followed Dixon's two seasons with Denver, where he had solidified his role as a consistent special teams performer.[31] With the Giants, Dixon quickly assumed the primary punting duties, providing stability to the unit over his tenure from 2018 to 2021.[32] Dixon's reliability led to a three-year contract extension signed on December 8, 2019, securing his position through the 2022 season.[33] During this period, he demonstrated consistent performance, highlighted by notable plays such as a 71-yard punt against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 15, 2020, which was downed at the opponent's 6-yard line.[34] This kick exemplified his ability to flip the field and contribute to field position advantages in key games.[35] After four seasons as the Giants' primary punter, Dixon was released on March 10, 2022, as part of roster adjustments ahead of free agency. His time with New York marked his longest tenure with a single team, underscoring a phase of professional stability.[36]Los Angeles Rams
Following his release from the New York Giants, Riley Dixon signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams on April 5, 2022, to serve as their punter after the team parted ways with longtime specialist Johnny Hekker.[37] Dixon adapted to his role as the Rams' primary punter during the 2022 season, handling kickoff duties and contributing to special teams plays, including a notable fake punt conversion in Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys.[38] His tenure included a standout performance in Week 16 on December 25, 2022, when the Rams defeated the Denver Broncos 51–14 without attempting a single punt, marking Dixon's first career game with zero punts as he focused solely on holding for extra points and field goals.[39] At the conclusion of the 2022 season, Dixon's one-year deal expired, and he entered unrestricted free agency without a new contract from the Rams, concluding his brief stint with the team.[40]Denver Broncos (second stint)
On March 21, 2023, Dixon signed a two-year, $3.5 million contract to return to the Denver Broncos, where he had spent his first two professional seasons. In the 2023 season, Dixon appeared in all 17 games, handling punting duties with 79 punts for 3,659 yards, averaging 46.3 gross yards per punt and ranking among the league's more consistent performers in net average. His performance contributed to the Broncos' special teams unit, which benefited from his experience in directional punting and hang time. The following year, in 2024, Dixon again played all 17 regular-season games, recording 77 punts for 3,597 yards (46.7 gross average) and 42.2 net average, while pinning opponents inside their 20-yard line on 28 occasions. Dixon's versatility was highlighted in the Broncos' 2024 Wild Card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, where he completed a 15-yard pass to wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. on a successful fake punt, securing a first down and extending Denver's drive.[41][42] Following the 2024 season, Dixon became an unrestricted free agent and departed the Broncos in March 2025, signing with another team.[10][43]Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On March 13, 2025, Riley Dixon signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, marking his fifth NFL team and providing an upgrade at the punter position following the struggles of incumbent Jake Camarda in 2024.[10] The deal included $3 million in guaranteed money and positioned Dixon as the primary punter, with the signing aimed at bolstering the special teams unit amid broader efforts to improve field position play.[44] Dixon's 2025 season began with challenges, including two blocked punts in the early season—one in Week 2 against the Houston Texans and another to open Week 4—highlighting ongoing issues with his snap-to-kick timing and contributing to early special teams inconsistencies for the Buccaneers.[45] By midseason, however, he showed signs of improvement, notably in Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers, where his punting helped secure advantageous field position and supported a 30-19 win.[46] Through 11 games as of November 17, 2025, Dixon has recorded 38 punts for 1,753 yards (46.1 average), with 14 inside the 20-yard line and a long of 62 yards, reflecting a stabilizing role despite the team's 6-4 record following a 44-32 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 11.[47][2][48] The Buccaneers' decision to pursue Dixon in free agency drew from his prior experience as a reliable veteran, though his integration faced scrutiny after the early blocks prompted workouts with other punters in late September.[49] Dixon has since emphasized consistency in his approach, adapting to the team's scheme under special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong to mitigate protection issues and enhance net punting efficiency.[50]Career statistics
NFL punting statistics
Riley Dixon's professional punting career began in 2016 and has seen him contribute to multiple teams with consistent performance in field position management. Through Week 10 of the 2025 season, his career totals stand at 704 punts for 32,346 yards, an average of 45.9 yards per punt, 245 punts inside the 20-yard line, and 45 touchbacks.[1] The following table summarizes his regular-season punting statistics by year, including key metrics such as total punts, gross yards, gross average, longest punt, punts inside the 20-yard line, and touchbacks. Data for 2025 reflects performance through ten games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[1][51]| Year | Team | Punts | Yards | Avg | Longest | Inside 20 | Touchbacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DEN | 89 | 4,068 | 45.7 | 68 | 28 | 6 |
| 2017 | DEN | 73 | 3,331 | 45.6 | 60 | 23 | 3 |
| 2018 | NYG | 71 | 3,226 | 45.4 | 60 | 20 | 4 |
| 2019 | NYG | 69 | 3,178 | 46.1 | 62 | 29 | 2 |
| 2020 | NYG | 65 | 2,911 | 44.8 | 71 | 28 | 6 |
| 2021 | NYG | 74 | 3,283 | 44.4 | 63 | 24 | 6 |
| 2022 | LAR | 71 | 3,434 | 48.4 | 67 | 19 | 4 |
| 2023 | DEN | 79 | 3,659 | 46.3 | 68 | 27 | 6 |
| 2024 | DEN | 77 | 3,597 | 46.7 | 65 | 33 | 5 |
| 2025* | TAM | 36 | 1,659 | 46.1 | 62 | 14 | 3 |
| Career | - | 704 | 32,346 | 45.9 | 71 | 245 | 45 |