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Vick Gets New Endorsement Deal With Nike

Athletic-apparel company cut ties with QB over dogfighting rap

By Will McCahill,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 30, 2009 6:24 PM CDT

(Newser) – Nike, which ate a reported $1.5 million when it severed ties with Michael Vick over his dogfighting rap in 2007, has signed the quarterback to a new endorsement deal. “He has always been a fan of the brand and looks forward to the relationship,” his agent tells SportsBusiness Journal of Vick, 29, who Sunday played his first NFL game in nearly 3 years.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick speaks about dogfighting in Washington yesterday.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick speaks about dogfighting in Washington yesterday.   (AP Photo)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks Michael Vick, right, and Donovan McNabb.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks Michael Vick, right, and Donovan McNabb.   (AP Photo)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick.   (AP Photo)
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Cprizzle
Oct 2, 2009 5:59 AM CDT
It seems to go against the grain on this page, but I personally think it is time to let go of what he did. It was awful, disgusting, and flat out miserable what he did. But when you look at what he has dealt with, (between jail time and a media feeding frenzy) it is hard to say he deserves more punishment. And IF you do disagree, consider the burden placed upon his family.
ezrider
Oct 1, 2009 12:47 PM CDT
good post reader68389796
Reader68389796
Oct 1, 2009 12:34 PM CDT
It's good to see a company like Nike believes in forgiving. To all of you on this forum I ask, "those of you without sin, throw the first stone"?

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