Michael Vick Signs with Eagles, Chance for Redemption

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Published: August 13, 2009

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On Thursday evening during ESPN’s telecast of the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers, ESPN’s own Chris Mortensen sat in studio and reported that the Philadelphia Eagles have signed estranged quarterback Michael Vick to a two-year contract.

Vick will be able to attend camp to get in shape before participating in the final two-preseason games. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell still has to make a final ruling on Vick’s eligibility for the opening of the season, but that’s another matter.

Vick to Philly is surprising, but it’s not shocking. Donovan McNabb is obviously the alpha dog in Philadelphia, and that won’t be changing anytime soon. Andy Reid runs a fairly tight ship, is a great leader, and will be a good fit for a man whose transgressions have led to him becoming a national pariah.

Say what you want about Michael Vick, say wha...

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