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JD10367 · 09-05-2009, 11:21 AM

You lucky devils, you!!

NFL says Michael Vick eligible to play in 3rd game

By BARRY WILNER, AP Football Writer Barry Wilner, Ap Football Writer – Fri Sep 4, 7:16 am ET

NEW YORK – After missing two seasons and serving an 18-month prison term, sitting out two regular-season games can't be too difficult for Michael Vick.

Vick got the green light for full reinstatement by Roger Goodell on Thursday, when the NFL commissioner said the disgraced quarterback could play later this month instead of waiting until October. Vick, Goodell and Eagles coach Andy Reid met earlier in the day.

"I was surprised, but I'm just blessed to have an opportunity," Vick said after the Eagles lost 38-27 to the Jets in the preseason finale. "It's still somewhat like a dream when I step out there on the field, coming where I came from two years ago and where I've been. I just try to enjoy the moment. I can't complain about anything.

"If it was a six-game suspension, and if that was the ruling and the final verdict, I would've been happy and just would've said I had to work on personal development and perfecting my game."

Vick signed with Philadelphia on Aug. 13 and played in two preseason games. Goodell's decision means he can return in the Sept. 27 home game against Kansas City. It would be Vick's first regular-season game since he was sent to prison for his role in operating a dogfighting ring. The former Atlanta Falcons star was released from federal custody July 20.

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JD10367 Cheaterlover* Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI Casino cash: $10010716	You lucky devils, you!! NFL says Michael Vick eligible to play in 3rd game By BARRY WILNER, AP Football Writer Barry Wilner, Ap Football Writer – Fri Sep 4, 7:16 am ET NEW YORK – After missing two seasons and serving an 18-month prison term, sitting out two regular-season games can't be too difficult for Michael Vick. Vick got the green light for full reinstatement by Roger Goodell on Thursday, when the NFL commissioner said the disgraced quarterback could play later this month instead of waiting until October. Vick, Goodell and Eagles coach Andy Reid met earlier in the day. "I was surprised, but I'm just blessed to have an opportunity," Vick said after the Eagles lost 38-27 to the Jets in the preseason finale. "It's still somewhat like a dream when I step out there on the field, coming where I came from two years ago and where I've been. I just try to enjoy the moment. I can't complain about anything. "If it was a six-game suspension, and if that was the ruling and the final verdict, I would've been happy and just would've said I had to work on personal development and perfecting my game." Vick signed with Philadelphia on Aug. 13 and played in two preseason games. Goodell's decision means he can return in the Sept. 27 home game against Kansas City. It would be Vick's first regular-season game since he was sent to prison for his role in operating a dogfighting ring. The former Atlanta Falcons star was released from federal custody July 20.
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