Michael Vick Return Game vs Philadelphia Eagles
Michael Vick, Falcons quarterback and NFL rushing leader, later became head coach at Norfolk State.
Michael Vick played for the Atlanta Falcons from 2001 to 2006, after being selected first overall in the 2001 NFL draft. During his six years with the Falcons, he was named to three Pro Bowls and led the team to two playoff runs, one division title, and an NFC Championship Game appearance.
- Date
- September 14, 2009
- Venue
- Lincoln Financial Field
- Opponent
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Player Role
- Starting Quarterback
- Outcome
- Falcons Victory
Lore & Background
Vick's NFL career came to a halt in 2007 after he pleaded guilty for his involvement in a dog fighting ring and spent 21 months in federal prison. He was released by the Falcons shortly before leaving prison.
In Their Own Story
The tunnel smelled of stale turf and nervous energy. Michael Vick paused at the threshold, the roar of the Eagles crowd washing over him like a physical wave. He adjusted his helmet, feeling the familiar weight of the pads, grounding himself in the only reality that mattered now: the field ahead. The lights hummed overhead as he stepped into the glare, ready to rewrite the script.
Reader's Guide
It states that after serving his sentence, Vick signed with the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2009 season.
Did You Know?
- Michael Vick ranks second in NFL quarterback rushing yards, which he led at the time of his retirement.
- Vick was selected first overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2001 NFL draft, becoming the first African-American quarterback taken with the top pick.
- Vick won Comeback Player of the Year and a fourth Pro Bowl selection as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010.
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