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Michael Vick Reinstated

Posted August 4, 2009 by Global Grind Staff for Global Grind Staff

<p>Michael Vick is back in the NFL. Now all he needs is a team to play for.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Vick, free after serving 18 months in prison for running a dogfighting ring, was reinstated with conditions by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Vick can immediately take part in preseason practices, workouts and meetings and can play in the final two preseason games -- if he can find a team that will sign him. A number of teams have already said they would not.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Once the season begins, Vick may participate in all team activities except games, and Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by Week 6 (Oct. 18-19) at the latest.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to ESPN's Sal Paolantonio, a source close to Vick expressed "shock" over the severity of Vick's punishment and said Vick will reapply for full reinstatement as early as Week 1.</p>


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