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'''Michael Vick''' (born 1980) is a [[National Football League]] quarterback for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]. He is widely regarded as one of the most athletic quarterbacks in the league, which makes up for his being relatively short for a professional player at his position at 6'0". Vick, whose jersey number is #7, was the first pick in the [[2001 NFL Draft]] after starring at [[Virginia Tech]].

'''Michael Vick''' (born 1980) is a [[National Football League]] quarterback for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]. He is widely regarded as one of the most athletic quarterbacks in the league, which makes up for his being relatively short for a professional player at his position at 6'0". Vick, whose jersey number is #7, was the first pick in the [[2001 NFL Draft]] after starring at [[Virginia Tech]].

In July 2007, Vick was indicted by a federal grand jury for his active involvement and financing of a dog fighting ring on his property<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2940065 ''Falcons' Vick indicted by grand jury in dogfighting probe'' ESPN News]</ref>. Public opinion was outraged and he was immediately suspended from the team. The Atlanta team owner indicated he would never wear a Falcon uniform again. Vick pled guilty in August<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2992890</ref>, and was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison.<ref>http://www.northcountrygazette.org/2007/12/10/vick-sentenced-to-23-months-out-date-summer-2009/</ref> He was released in May 2009 to serve the remainder of his time in home confinement and work a construction job<ref name="release">[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4183786 Vick leaves federal penitentiary for Va.]</ref>.

In July 2007, Vick was indicted by a federal grand jury for his active involvement and financing of a dog fighting ring on his property.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2940065 ''Falcons' Vick indicted by grand jury in dogfighting probe'' ESPN News]</ref> Public opinion was outraged and he was immediately suspended from the team. The Atlanta team owner indicated he would never wear a Falcon uniform again. Vick pled guilty in August,<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2992890</ref> and was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison.<ref>http://www.northcountrygazette.org/2007/12/10/vick-sentenced-to-23-months-out-date-summer-2009/</ref> He was released in May 2009 to serve the remainder of his time in home confinement and work a construction job.<ref name="release">[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4183786 Vick leaves federal penitentiary for Va.]</ref>  

In September 2010, Vick was named the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5601286</ref>.  

In September 2010, Vick was named the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5601286</ref>   

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