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Vick Signs With Eagles

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 13, 2009 8:54 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Michael Vick is back in the NFL. The recently released dog-fighter signed a surprise two-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, reports ESPN. Vick—who claims debt of about $4 million—will get $1.6 million the first year with the possibility of $5.2 million the second. He can immediately start practicing and can play in the final two preseason games, but the league won't decide when he can play a regular-season game until about Week 6. Date to watch: The Eagles play the Falcons in Atlanta on Dec. 6.

The Eagles weren't thought to be in the running for Vick because they already have a big-name starting QB in Donovan McNabb, notes the New York Times. McNabb led the Eagles to the NFC championship game last season, though he did get benched at one point. Given McNabb's sometimes rocky relationship with the team and its fans, expect Vick to challenge him for the starting spot before the season's out.

Michael Vick in 2006, while with the Falcons.
Michael Vick in 2006, while with the Falcons.   (AP Photo/Rob Carr, File)
Michael Vick in July.
Michael Vick in July.   (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
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Jes
Aug 16, 2009 2:16 AM CDT
If it makes you feel better, I'm even more skeptical of "reformed" child molesters, Paul. Someone who can remorsefully torture animals and not feel bad for it at the time never really will. He only regrets getting caught, and that's what makes me not want to give him a second chance. Yeah, his prison dues/community service is taken care of, I agree with that, I just don't think he should be allowed back in the NFL.
Mad
Aug 14, 2009 12:21 PM CDT
Just FYI, I predicted this. Many called me names and said I didn't know of what I was saying but seems YOU were wrong, I was right. :P
youngblood
Aug 14, 2009 10:34 AM CDT
Shit now I'm going to have peta and peta lovers taking me over the coals for what i said. Look I believe in protecting animals but I don't agree in the way that Peta does it, throwing shit on people's fur coats because they have it on and behavior like that where i think peta oversteps the line.

 
Atlanta Falcons • Michael Vick • Philadelphia Eagles • Donovan McNabb • quarterback • dog fighting

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