Michael Vick

Michael Vick is a successful former NFL quarterback. However, he is perhaps most widely known for the violent dogfighting ring he once helped run. In 2007, Vick was arrested for owning a dogfighting ring known as Bad Newz Kennels. The animals, which were mostly pit bulls, were trained and made to fight one another, sometimes […]

Paul Manafort will be spending at least the next three months in a special section of the Northern Neck Regional Jail, an area that is no stranger to famous guests. Donald Trump’s former campaign manager was ordered to jail this week after prosecutors lodged new charges that he tried to tamper with witnesses. As the […]

We already know that Michael Vick is sorry for what he said about Colin Kaepernick’s hair. Now, it looks like the former NFL quarterback is going even further. In a new interview with Domenick Nati, Vick said that Kaepernick needs more support for his ongoing protest. For those who may have missed it, Michael Vick […]

The fact that Colin Kaepernick still does not have a job in the NFL isn’t sitting well with a lot of people and now, Richard Sherman has made his thoughts known. The outspoken cornerback of the Seattle Seahawks thinks it is a shame that Kaepernick isn’t on an NFL roster and he believes there are […]

Retired NFL quarterback Michael Vick weighed in on Colin Kaepernick still not having a team to play for in the upcoming season and thinks a simple haircut could really help the former San Francisco 49ers signal caller land another job. Vick made the comment Monday during an appearance on FS1’s Speak For Yourself. “First thing […]

Michael Vick, the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, is officially retiring from the NFL as his former team is set to play the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Mike Vick told ESPN‘s Josina Anderson on Friday that he is officially retired from the NFL. Vick said he is officially ready to move […]

Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick spoke about his old employer’s upcoming Super Bowl appearance and his future in the NFL, via an interview with Sports Illustrated. Vick also addressed Matt Ryan, who replaced Vick as the franchise signal caller. Mike Vick on Retirement from the NFL Michael Vick, 36, played six seasons for the […]

The Atlanta Falcons have invited former players to take part in a ceremony for Sunday game against the New Orleans Saints, the last regular-season game to be played in the Georgia Dome. However, a recent petition could keep quarterback Michael Vick from the festivities. According to AJC, a petition on Change.org is seeking to have […]

The Cleveland Browns were hoping that Robert Griffin III could turn his career around in 2016 after a rough stretch to begin his career with the Washington Redskins. Unfortunately, that hope didn’t even make it out of Week 1. Griffin went down with an injury and was placed on IR, which leaves the Browns in […]

With a little over a month to go until the start of the Dallas Cowboys’ 2016 season, rumors are heating up regarding how their final roster is going to look. While the Cowboys’ four preseason games are going to have a major impact on how the roster ultimately shapes up, the team is still going […]

Michael Vick is truly nearing the end of his career in the NFL, but he doesn’t appear to be quite done with things yet. Currently, Vick is a free agent who played with the Pittsburgh Steelers last season, and he’s still looking for work. Well, maybe he’s looking for work. The veteran quarterback made a […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers lost the AFC Divisional round game, most fans of the Black and Gold were devastated. But amazingly, there was a pocket of Pittsburgh fans who celebrated the team’s loss to Denver. These fans have been anti-Steelers, since the August signing of Michael Vick. Since Vick joined the team, they have burned […]

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger may end up playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend, but that remains to be seen. Sure, that’s huge and could be big for the team if he ends up playing over Landry Jones, but there is an even bigger story at hand and it’s one that could signal the end of […]

Week 6 in the NFL brings a smorgasbord of delightful games to the table. But the most interesting is the Pittsburgh Steelers taking on the Arizona Cardinals at Heinz Field. The 1 p.m. EDT start is sure to be a slugfest. The Steelers just may have to let Michael Vick be “Vick” for this titanic […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are rumored to be headed toward a quarterback controversy, with Michael Vick’s uneven play leading to tension within the team and the possibility that the Steelers could hurry Ben Roethlisberger back to the field. Roethlisberger injured his knee in a September 27 win over the St. Louis Rams. Though the prognosis initially […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the San Diego Chargers tonight at 8:30 p.m. at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California, in what is going to be a huge game for each team’s playoff hopes. Both teams are coming in with 2-2 records, and going 2-3 in a tough AFC conference is only going to […]

Regardless of what he does on the football field, Michael Vick will always be shadowed by his dog fighting convictions. And while most of those who work in animal welfare would prefer Michael Vick be forgotten altogether, the Vick name and conviction have ultimately helped the cause. The so-called Vicktory dogs led to widespread repeal […]

Michael Vick gave it his all Thursday night in front of a home crowd in Pittsburgh, at one point even throwing his body in the way to block for running back LeVeon Bell as Bell made his way into the end zone. Vick’s performance, however, wasn’t enough to give the struggling Steelers the win as […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are rumored to be changing their offense for Michael Vick, simplifying the effective attack that was led by the now-injured Ben Roethlisberger in a move that could sink the team’s playoff hopes. The Steelers took a big hit last week when Ben Roethlisberger was taken down awkwardly against the St. Louis Rams […]

Destiny can be a fickle playmate. With 5:35 left in the third quarter of the Steelers and Rams game, destiny decided to call on Michael Vick. Mike has been forced into action and must produce. The backup quarterback will start Thursday against the Baltimore Ravens. In the midst of a surprising season for the Pittsburgh […]

Michael Vick was supposed to spend this year watching Ben Roethlisberger continue to add to what might be a Hall of Fame career from his seat on the sidelines when he signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers in August. Instead, an injury Roethlisberger sustained Sunday against the St. Louis Rams has suddenly thrust […]

Ben Roethlisberger has suffered a sprained MCL on his left knee. The latest Roethlisberger injury update confirms that he will miss at least four to six weeks recovering. A report from ESPN states that the team will provide an official update on his status during a Monday, September 28 press conference. The small good news […]

While an injury to your starting quarterback is never good news, it did give Michael Vick his first chance to officially play as a Pittsburgh Steeler. After Ben Roethlisberger was injured in the third quarter this afternoon, Michael Vick got his first opportunity to run the Steeler offense. Ahead of the Rams 9-3 with 5:53 […]

Michael Vick was signed to be a backup quarterback by the Pittsburgh Steelers. The anger and controversy began before the ink hit the paper. Vick has done his time for the misdeeds of his past. Will he ever be forgiven? Vick gave the Steelers a sigh of relief, just a few days after signing with […]

In 2007, Michael Vick was charged with operating an interstate dog-fighting ring — known as Bad Newz Kennels. He was accused of financing the operation, being directly involved in the dog fights, and he admitted to executing at least six to eight dogs who did not perform well, by hanging or drowning them. Michael Vick […]

Michael Vick has agreed to a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to ProFootballTalk, the 35-year-old veteran quarterback will be the backup to starter Ben Roethlisberger. Vick is nothing more than a part-time player at this point in his career. After an unsuccessful 2014 season with the New York Jets where he threw for […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rumors have quarterback Michael Vick in town to meet with the team. The Steelers need a new quarterback after Bruce Gradkowski dislocated a finger on his left hand at practice. A report from ESPN indicated that Vick was being invited to Pittsburgh to discuss contract options. It was also reported that the team […]

At first glance, Khalessi the pitbull, resembles something out of prehistoric time. Due to circumstances beyond the dog’s control, she has what looks to be fangs protruding from her face that are always visible. This feature seems out of place in front of the playful, loving tone she gives out when she is around people. […]

Seattle Seahawks rumors about Michael Vick are making the rounds. The Seahawks could sign Vick as a new quarterback for the 2015 NFL season, giving him another shot at a Super Bowl ring. A report from ESPN on Tuesday (June 9) states that Vick wants to play three more seasons in the NFL, even if […]

As if Michael Vick didn’t have enough of his own problems. The former Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Jets quarterback is looking for a job. Now, the arrest of Prince Shembo has put Michael Vick back in the spotlight for a situation he had likely thought was long behind him. Shembo was arrested […]

Linebacker Prince Shembo put the Atlanta Falcons in a familiar position Friday when he was arrested for allegedly killing his former girlfriend’s dog. In 2007, the organization dealt with a similar — though seemingly much larger — case of animal cruelty when quarterback Michael Vick was sentenced to nearly 23 months in jail on charges […]

The New England Patriots will be without Tom Brady for the first four games of this season, and there are rumors that Bill Belichick might turn to an unlikely star as an insurance policy. As word began circulating that Brady would likely face a substantial suspension for his role in the team intentionally deflating game […]

The Baltimore Ravens are rumored to be looking at free agent quarterback Michael Vick as a way to bring some veteran leadership and a solid backup to Joe Flacco. Vick is set to hit free agency this month, with the New York Jets reportedly ready let him test the free agent waters. Vick went 1-2 […]

Eugene Smith, 87, was taking down his Christmas Tree today in his Frederick County, Maryland, home when his pet pit bull attacked him, according to officials. The Frederick County Bureau of Investigations is still investigating the attack, which ended in death. Smith was pronounced dead at the hospital. Around 2:30 pm today, the Frederick County […]

Jameis Winston may not be in the NFL yet, but he just got the endorsement from one of its most groundbreaking quarterbacks. New York Jets quarterback Michael Vick, the most effective running quarterback in NFL history, said he thinks the Florida State quarterback will be the future of the NFL. “I think he’s the future […]

Redemption’s name is Mark Sanchez. For the second time in three weeks since assuming the starting quarterback job for the Philadelphia Eagles, the much maligned Sanchez lead his team to victory. The Eagles toppled the Tennessee Titans 43-24 to remain atop the NFC East. Sanchez’s performance was not perfect by any means. Mark went 30 […]

It took eight weeks, but the Jets put together a great game plan, much to the Steelers’ dismay. CBS Sports is reporting that Michael Vick threw for two touchdowns and the Jets forced four turnovers, two by Jaiquawn Jarrett, as the Jets kept Ben Roethlisberger out of the end zone for most of the day […]

Hector the Pit Bull has led a life full of ups and downs. Hector spent his first two years as one of Michael Vick’s pit bulls. He was being groomed for the dog fighting world, but fortunately was able to find a loving home in Minnesota after the Vick dog fighting ring was dismantled in […]

The New York Jets appear have a quarterback situation of the worst kind — two signal callers equally unable to move the ball — but the team’s coach has moved to stop any rumors of a controversy. On Sunday, the Jets benched second-year starter Geno Smith after a disastrous first half against the San Diego […]

Apparently, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith has little tolerance for hecklers. Smith was caught on camera responding to boos from a fan following Sunday’s game with anger and profanity, which he quickly apologized for after the incident took place. CBS Ch 2 caught Geno Smith on camera as walked off field. A blatant F […]

A New York man who trained pit bulls to fight and then allegedly set fire to their pen in his garage, resulting in the death of 13 dogs, was sentenced to prison on Monday. Anthony Reddick, 53, admitted that he illegally trained the pit bulls to fight, and when first responders found his garage on […]

Michael Vick seems to now be the people’s choice for starting quarterback – especially if those people are loyal fans of the New York Jets. The New York Jets’ season has definitely not gotten off to the great start that most Jets fans and critics expected, especially with all of the lineup changes and trades […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been under an enormous amount of scrutiny, but there’s still one man who stands behind him: Michael Vick. The former NFL star and dog fighting aficionado said that Goodell is “doing a great job” dealing with the Adrian Peterson and Ray Rice scandals. And Michael Vick knows scandals. The former […]

Michael Vick knows a bit of what Ray Rice might be going through. The former Atlanta Falcons quarterback spent 18 months in jail after being convicted of dog fighting charges, returning to the league in 2009 with the Philadelphia Eagles. Though Ray Rice has not faced charges for the incident in which he knocked then-fiancee […]

Five years ago, after Michael Vick had signed on with the Philadelphia Eagles, one bar owner in the Pennsylvania city took a stand against airing the team’s games because of Vick’s dog-fighting convictions. But, now that Vick is no longer a member of the team, the owner is allowing the airing of Eagles games again. […]

Yesterday, the NFL handed down a one-year suspension to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon (see this Inquisitr article) for violating the league’s drug policy (for the third time, it should be noted). You heard that right: a one-year suspension. For smoking pot. Let’s be clear about something from the outset: I am in no […]

Michael Vick knows a thing or two about getting the public back on his side after making unpopular decisions. Vick is now trying to help Ray Rice with a little bit of wisdom. Michael recently came out and talked about the incident involving Ray Rice and his now fiance. Vick was referencing the event where […]

Michael Vick is finding himself this year in a quite unfamiliar place — the backup role. Vick was brought in by the New York Jets to provide a steady hand behind Geno Smith and some leadership to help the second-year player get past the inconsistency of his rookie year and make the leap. And reports […]

Gene Simmons didn’t have the nicest things to say about his ex-Kiss bandmates during a panel about his new show, 4th and Loud, at the Television Critics Association summer press tour on Friday. Simmons may not be best known for his sense of diplomacy, having made some increasingly controversial comments and statements in recent years. […]

Michael Vick sees the influx of big, mobile quarterbacks in the NFL and is reminded of someone — Michael Vick. The quarterback who broke into the league with the Atlanta Falcons, running over defenses with lightning fast speed and keeping them in check with a strong arm, said he believes he started the trend of […]