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NFL Will Let Vick Play Again

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(Newser) – Michael Vick can play football again, ESPN reports. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell met with the newly free quarterback today and settled on a conditional reinstatement, sources say. Vick will be allowed to sign with a team—so far, none have said they want him—but will be suspended four games once the season starts. During their meeting, Vick reportedly offered a personal apology to Goodell for lying about his role in a dogfighting ring. The news comes just in time: NFL training camps open next week.

Former Atlanta Falcon quarterback Michael Vick, left, arrives at federal court with attorney Larry Woodward in Norfolk, Va., July 20.
Former Atlanta Falcon quarterback Michael Vick, left, arrives at federal court with attorney Larry Woodward in Norfolk, Va., July 20.   (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Michael Vick in 2006.
Michael Vick in 2006.   (AP Photo/Rob Carr, File)
Michael Vick heading to court last month.
Michael Vick heading to court last month.   (AP Photo/Jason Hirschfeld, File)
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Observer
Jul 23, 09 7:59 PM CDT
What's wrong with a little Dog Fighting? The steroid freaks in the NFL are a lot more vicious. Reply
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JonmarkP
Jul 23, 09 8:05 PM CDT
It's all about Christian forgiveness. No, it's even bigger than that. It's about money. Reply
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SomeGuyInNC
Jul 23, 09 8:09 PM CDT
Astute observation
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SomeGuyInNC
Jul 23, 09 8:06 PM CDT
More vicious how? This guy fought dogs, killed dogs, even laughed about feeding a small dog to a fighting pit bull dog. So please give specifics, more vicious how? Reply
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Forderon
Jul 23, 09 8:08 PM CDT
Or it's about a guy who did his time and deserving to get on with his life without having sanctimonious hypocrites hyperventilating. Reply
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