NFL says Vick eligible to return in Week 3
By BARRY WILNER
Associated Press
Sept. 3, 2009, 3:51PM
NEW YORK — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is eligible to play beginning in the third game of the regular season.
Goodell met with Vick for 45 minutes Thursday before announcing his decision. Vick, recently signed by the Eagles, played in last week’s exhibition game and was expected to play against the New York Jets on Thursday night.
Previously, Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by no later than Week 6.
Vick was released from federal custody July 20 after serving 18 months of a 23-month sentence for his role in running a dogfighting ring.
“I think he’s making real progress,” Goodell said. “I think he has a better feel for the challenges ahead of him.”
ESPN.com first reported the Goodell-Vick meeting.
Vick signed with the Eagles on Aug. 13, but did not travel with the team to its second preseason game a week later in Indianapolis because he could not play.
He played six snaps in Philadelphia’s game against Jacksonville last week, lining up at quarterback and receiver.
By BARRY WILNER
Associated Press
Sept. 3, 2009, 3:51PM
NEW YORK — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is eligible to play beginning in the third game of the regular season.
Goodell met with Vick for 45 minutes Thursday before announcing his decision. Vick, recently signed by the Eagles, played in last week’s exhibition game and was expected to play against the New York Jets on Thursday night.
Previously, Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by no later than Week 6.
Vick was released from federal custody July 20 after serving 18 months of a 23-month sentence for his role in running a dogfighting ring.
“I think he’s making real progress,” Goodell said. “I think he has a better feel for the challenges ahead of him.”
ESPN.com first reported the Goodell-Vick meeting.
Vick signed with the Eagles on Aug. 13, but did not travel with the team to its second preseason game a week later in Indianapolis because he could not play.
He played six snaps in Philadelphia’s game against Jacksonville last week, lining up at quarterback and receiver.
