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Last December, the Atlanta Falcons' star quarterback Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison for operating an illegal dog fighting venture on his ...
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The FanHouse - AOL says
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16, 2006 file photo showing Atlanta Falcons' Michael Vick watching the closing minutes of the Falcons' 38-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game in Atlanta. Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the team relinquished its ...
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Goldsboro News Argus says
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That's why I have to say "thank you" to Thomas Dimitroff, general manager of the Atlanta Falcons and federal bankruptcy Judge Frank Santoro. It's evident they are sick and tired of Michael Vick, and his attorneys. Dimitroff announced Friday that ...
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ESPN says
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The Falcons released QB Michael Vick
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Allentown Morning Call says
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The Falcons have released suspended quarterback Michael Vick, opening the door for him to sign with any interested NFL team. Vick is eligible to immediately sign with a team even though he has not been reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. ...
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Quarterback Michael Vick, suspended by the NFL for his role in a dogfighting ring, was released by the Atlanta Falcons Friday. The move makes Vick immediately eligible to sign with another team, even though he remains suspended. ...
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Baltimore Sun says
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The Atlanta Falcons released suspended quarterback Michael Vick, opening the door for him to sign with any interested NFL team. Vick is eligible to immediately sign with a team even though he has not been reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. ...
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Kansas.com says
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AP Less than five years after the Atlanta Falcons signed Michael Vick to a $130 million contract, the suspended quarterback was released in a 98-word statement. Before Friday's announcement -- a move that clears Vick to sign with any NFL team ...
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Orlando Sentinel says
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The Falcons released suspended quarterback Michael Vick on Friday, opening the door for him to immediately sign with any interested NFL team, even though he has not been reinstated by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Goodell has said he will sit down ...
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Seattle Times says
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Vick is eligible to immediately sign with a team even though he has not been reinstated by commissioner Roger Goodell. "Everybody always knew that Mike wouldn't be playing with the Falcons," said Vick's agent, Joel Segal. "He's really just taking it ...
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CNN says
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ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- The Atlanta Falcons have "relinquished their contractual rights" to Michael Vick, one of the highest-paid players in professional sports before his conviction on dogfighting charges, the Falcons manager said Friday. ...
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All Headline News says
(in Atlanta Falcons Release Quarterback Vick)
Atlanta, GA (AHN) - The Atlanta Falcons and Michael Vick have finally gone in different directions. The Falcons relinquished their contractual rights to Vick Friday, making the announcement on the team's website. Vick is free and clear and can sign ...
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Matt Loede from NFL Gridiron Gab says
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The release that the Falcons knew one day would come finally happened today, as the team officially relinquished their contractual rights to quarterback Michael Vick. “Michael remains suspended by the NFL. However, in the event NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell decides to reinstate Mich...
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Bizjournals.com says
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The Atlanta Falcons today relinquished their contractual rights to quarterback Michael Vick,” Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff said in a statement posted on the team's Web site. "Michael remains suspended by the NFL. However, in the event NFL ...
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USA Today says
(in Falcons cut Vick; couldn't make trade)
The Atlanta Falcons today relinquished their contractual rights to quarterback Michael Vick," Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff said in a statement. "Michael remains suspended by the NFL. However, in the event NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell decides to ...
May 20, 2009 -- What more do you want from Vick? Michael Vick has paid the price for his crimes and deserves a second chance, although he needs to show he has changed and dump his old friends. He deserves a shot to start the next chaper in his life and play in the NFL.
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