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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell today has reinstated former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Michael Vick.

Vick would be allowed to participate in preseason activities and the final 2 preseason games if an NFL team chooses to sign him and Goodell also stated that Vick would be allowed to play in regular season games at the latest by week 6.

Vick learned about his reinstatement from a letter from commissioner Goodell. Vick, who served 18 months in prison for dog fighting charges, had this to say about his second chance.

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to commissioner Goodell for allowing me to be readmitted to the National Football League,” Vick said in a statement released by his agent, Joel Segal. “I fully understand that playing football in the NFL is a privilege, not a right, and I am truly thankful for the opportunity I have been given.”

“As you can imagine, the last two years have given me time to revaluate my life, mature as an individual and fully understand the terrible mistakes I have made in the past and what type of life I must lead moving forward.”

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