I was sitting in my easy chair watching the Eagles-Pats preseason game when I thought I heard the announcer mention that the Eagles signed Michael Vick. I had hoped I misheard so I checked the story online and lo and behold...its true. I am somewhat ambivalent because I know he served his time for the crime and he probably does deserve a chance to re-enter society. But I really wish he didn't turn out to be an Eagle. By the way, I turned the game off and watched a CSI rerun. How do you feel about this?The Michael Vick wait is over.
Sources told FOXSports.com that the quarterback has reached a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, with a one-year option. Vick will make $1.6 million for the first year of the deal. The Eagles have an option on the second year for $5.2 million.
The deal was reached Tuesday, but wasn't finalized until Thursday. Several head coaches have told FOXSports.com that they would love to have signed Vick but were unable to because of trepidation on the part of their owners. Vick makes sense for the Eagles as a second QB option if Donovan McNabb goes down with an injury. Vick has not played in the NFL since 2006. The former Atlanta Falcons star was convicted in August 2007 of conspiracy and running a dogfighting operation, and was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison. He also was suspended indefinitely by the NFL. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell conditionally lifted Vick's suspension on July 27, 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. He can apply for full reinstatement by Week 6 in October. The Eagles went to the playoffs last season under McNabb, and are still looking for their first Super Bowl win.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
