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Dogfight Rap Kills Vick Ad Deals

Falcon pitchman loses luster after feds raid property

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(Newser) – Dogfighting charges against Falcons quarterback Michael Vick have all but killed product endorsement deals for the former marketing machine, the Atlanta-Journal Constitution reports. Nike is "reviewing information" in Vick's case, and expired contracts aren't being renewed with Coca-Cola, EA Sports, Kraft Foods or Hasbro. "He'll disappear like a magic act," said one analyst.

Even sales of Vick's Jersey have suffered. So far the bad press following an investigation into a major dogfighting operation on Vick's Virginia property hasn't hurt the Falcons. But Vick will be missed by teammates next week. While they prep for training camp, he'll be suiting up for his first court appearance in Richmond, Va.

Atlanta Falcons' Michael Vick watches the closing minutes of the Falcons' 38-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game in this Dec. 16, 2006, file photo in Atlanta. On April 25, 2007 a search of a house owned by Vick _ and inhabited by Vick's cousin, Davon...
Atlanta Falcons' Michael Vick watches the closing minutes of the Falcons' 38-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game in this Dec. 16, 2006, file photo in Atlanta. On April 25, 2007 a search...   (Associated Press)
This 2006 file photo released by the NFL shows Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. A federal grand jury in Virginia indicted Vick on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, in its investigation of illegal dog fighting. (AP Photo/NFL)
This 2006 file photo released by the NFL shows Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. A federal grand jury in Virginia indicted Vick on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, in its investigation of illegal dog fighting....   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick grimaces on the sideline after being helped off the field during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles in their football game in this Dec. 31, 2006, file photo in Philadelphia. Vick and three others were indicted Tuesday, July 17, 2007, by a federal grand...
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick grimaces on the sideline after being helped off the field during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles in their football game in this Dec. 31, 2006,...   (Associated Press)
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