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Michael Dwayne Vick is born on 26 June, 1980, in Newport News, Virginia is a professional American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He previously played for the Atlanta Falcons for 6 seasons before serving 23 months in prison for his involvement in an illegal dog fighting ring.
In April 2007, Vick was implicated in an extensive and unlawful interstate dogfighting ring that operated over a period of five years. In August 2007, he plead guilty to felony charges, and was indefinitely suspended from the NFL. He was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison, and began his incarceration in November 2007. With loss of his NFL salary and product endorsement deals, combined with previous financial mismanagement, Vick filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2008.
Vick was released from prison to home confinement on May 20, 2009. Falcons owner Arthur Blank stated that he did not want Vick on the Falcons, and after attempts to trade him failed, Vick was released. On July 27, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell conditionally reinstated Vick, and will consider him for full reinstatement by Week 6 of (Oct. 18-19) the 2009 season at the latest, and possibly as soon as Week 1.
On August 13, 2009, Vick signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. He will earn $1.6 million in his first year and $5 million in his second year. Vick will be able to participate in all team practices and meetings, as well as the Eagles’ last two preseason games. He will then be eligible for reinstatement in week 6.