The speculation that started when Chip Kelly took the head coaching job in Philadelphia came to fruition today when it was announced that former Oregon quarterback Dennis Dixon would be joining Kelly with the Eagles.

Dixon’s agent, Jeff Sperbeck, tweeted Thursday that Dixon would be signing a two-year deal.

Dennis Dixon (aka #swoosh10) has agreed to terms to fly with the @eagles. #greatfit

— Jeff Sperbeck (@jeffsperbeck) February 14, 2013

Dixon played for the Ducks when Kelly was the offensive coordinator in 2007 and was a Heisman candidate before sustaining an ACL injury in an upset loss against Arizona in November 2007. He was drafted by the Steelers in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft, with whom he spent most of his time buried in the depth chart. He started a total of three games for the Steelers. Last season he was on the practice squad for the 2013 Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens.

With Dixon’s familiarity with Kelly’s offensive schemes, there is no reason to think he couldn’t compete for the backup role at quarterback.