Atlanta Falcons

Michael Vick #7 of the Atlanta Falcons jumps into the end zone as Ryan Nece #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers falls during their game on September 17, 2006 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images Sport) Also on Zimbio Michael Vick Banking on $10 Million a Year NFL Return Michael Vick's Atlanta Mansion on the Auction Block Michael Vick Pleads Guilty to Dog Fighting It seems Michael Vick has finally realized that a multi-million dollar NFL contract may not be waiting for him after he's released from prison in May. The former Atlanta Falcons quarterback appeared in bankruptcy ... Read Full Story

Sussex, VA - NOVEMBER 25: Suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick (R) leaves Surry County Circuit Court after entering a guilty plea on two felony counts connected to dog fighting on November 25, 2008 in Sussex, Virginia. Under a plea agreement, Vick, who is currently serving a term in prison for federal dog fighting charges, will serve one-year of probation for the state charges. He is scheduled to be released on July of 2009. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images North America) Michael Vick is scheduled to be released from prison in May and the court has granted him permission to return to his home ... Read Full Story

This just in: The Falcons still blow. But hey, five to eight years from now? Watch out, bitches! Atlanta’s got themselves a brand spankin’ new "face of the franchise" in the form of… another overrated ACC quarterback with two first names. There have been rumors that the selection of Matt Ryan was a big misunderstanding in the first place. Evidently the Falcons’ rep actually told Herr Goodell that they wanted to select Glenn Dorsey, but Goodell thought he said "The Next Ken Dorsey." From a business standpoint, I suppose the sooner you can complete the transition of your overall brand identity from ridin’ dirty ... Read Full Story

Disgraced American football star Michael Vick outlined his plan to escape bankruptcy before a court here on Thursday, a strategy that includes returning to the National Football League. The former Atlanta Falcons quarterback is serving a 23-month federal prison sentence for financing a dogfighting ring but hopes to return to his sports career as early as next season. Pre-season workouts begin in late June. Vick's plan would allow him to keep the first 750,000 dollars of his salary should he find a club interested in him and make a deal. Creditors would claim part of any additional income. Vick and the Falcons agreed to ... Read Full Story

Michael Vick is currently serving time for a federal dogfighting conviction, but now he's answering to the state of Virginia. On Tuesday, Vick appeared in a Surry County Circuit Court and plead guilty to two felony counts of beating or killing or causing dogs to fight other dogs and engaging in or promoting dogfighting. While each felony count is punishable up to five years in prison, Vick's legal team agreed to a plea agreement deal with the state that would give Vick a suspended sentence and one year of probation. According to the Associated Press, the plea was necessary for Vick to get out ... Read Full Story