Vick will fly in Philly! Michael Vick agrees to a 2 Year Contract the Philadelphia Eagles.
Former Atlanta Falcons Quarterback and Leavenworth inmate Michael Vick has agreed and signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Michael Vick arrived in Philadelphia Tuesday and remained there Wednesday evening. The Philadelphia Eagles will hold a news conference Friday morning to announce the signing. The 1st year of the deal is for $1.6 million with an option for the 2nd year at $5.2 million. Michael Vick can earn an additional $3 million in incentives over the two years of the contracti.
Michael Vick was the No. 1 draft pick in 2001 by the Atlanta Falcons and once the highest-paid player in football. But he has not played since 2006 when his career came tumbling down. He was convicted in August 2007 of conspiracy and running a dogfighting operation, sentenced to 23 months in federal prison and suspended indefinitely by the NFL.
But after serving his time and being released from home confinement July 20, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell conditionally lifted Vick’s suspension, allowing him to sign with a team.
Vick can immediately take part in preseason practices, workouts and meetings and can play in the final two preseason games. Once the season begins, Vick may participate in all team activities except games, and Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by Week 6 (Oct. 18-19) at the latest.
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