Vi Michael Vick finally landed a contract on Thursday (August 13), following nearly a year of controversy his highly publicized arrest for illegal dogfighting.
On Thursday night, it had spread among NFL fans that Vick is an Eagle, joining Philly for a one-year deal with an option for a second year. He's expected to make $1.6 million this season and as much as $5.6 million in the option year.
While he's back in action, he won't be available for games just yet. Under the terms of his conditional reinstatement, the 29-year-old is allowed to participate in all team activities except games, which means he can practice with the team, but won't be able to play a real game.
He will be allowed to participate in the last two preseason games, though.
Commissioner Roger Goodell revealed the reinstatement last month, and said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by Week 6 (Oct. 18-19) of the NFL season at the latest.
It's a surprising home for Vick, especially since the Eagles already have five-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb running the show, who has led the team to five NFC title games and one Super Bowl appearance in the last eight years. In the off season, he also landed a new contract worth $24.5 million over the next two seasons.
Vick was once the NFL's highest-paid player, but has been out of action since 2006. The former Atlanta Falcons star was convicted in August 2007 of conspiracy and running a dogfighting ring, and served 18 of a 23-month sentence in federal prison.
He also was suspended indefinitely by the NFL, until the commissioner allowed him back in.
What the future holds for Vick is unknown. Only time will tell.
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