Arena Football League calling on Vick

Written by Chris Kolb | Posted on 29 April 2009

 

Topics: Atlanta Falcons


If Michael Vick can’t find a home in the NFL, arena football may be an option.

According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the Albany Firebirds have offered Michael Vick a conditional contract that’s full of incentives, to play for their squad if things don’t work out in his favor with the NFL. The Firebirds play in the arenafootball2 league.

Apparently, the idea of working with Vick was a contentious one, stirring a heated debate within the Firebirds’ front office, but eventually they came to the conclusion that they could make him an offer that would appease their fans and help them on the field. The contract calls for Vick to donate $100,000 to a local Humane Society, and is highly dependent on his play on the field.

Given his current status in bankruptcy court, it’s doubtful Vick will be accepting the offer anytime soon, but the gesture is undoubtedly appreciated by his supporters. Vick is currently awaiting his release from prison, which should come sometime this summer, afterwhich he expects to be reinstated by the NFL. The Atlanta Falcons currently hold Vick’s rights and have been looking to trade him for some time.


 

About the Author

Chris Kolb is the founder of NFL News & Rumors and is currently the lead writer for the site as well. A passionate fan of both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Boston Red Sox since his childhood, Chris has been writing extensively since 2005. His work has been featured on Fox Sports, KFFL, Arrowhead Addict, and Associated Content.

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