ChosenOne Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to make his decision about Eagles QB Michael Vick’s regular-season status by this weekend, and Monday at the latest, according to a league source. Vick could be reinstated for Week 1 or could have to sit out until as late as Week 6. Of course, there is nothing forcing Goodell to make a decision before Saturday’s roster cutdown, but the Eagles ideally would like to know by then. The Eagles are mulling whether or not to use Vick as a roster exemption — which would preclude him from practicing until reinstated — or whether to keep him on the active roster at the deadline, in which case he could participate in all portions of practice and would count against the 53-man roster. A team source indicated that the extent of Vick’s absence and the number of minor injuries the team faces entering Week 1 would be deciding factors in whether or not he is on the 53-man roster. NFL.com Good news for the Eagles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly3rs18 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 i think goodell will cut it in half to around 3 maybe 4 weeks. vick doesnt deserve to get any suspension. he got 2 years in jail, thats a pretty good punishment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 BREAKING NEWS via NFL.com NFL commissioner Roger Goodell informed Eagles QB Michael Vick on Thursday that he will be reinstated for the third game of the regular season, reports Jason La Canfora. Goodell met with Vick earlier today, a meeting that also included Eagles coach Andy Reid. Goodell said he also spoke at length with former NFL coach Tony Dungy, who has served as a mentor to Vick in recent months. “Ultimately, it was my decision,” Goodell told members of the national media. Asked by reporters Thursday why he decided on the third week of the regular season versus regular-season opener, Goodell responded: “I do not want him to be put in a position where he’s overwhlemed.” Goodell also said Vick understood the ruling. “He’s very realistic about the challenges ahead,” Goodell said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly3rs18 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 called it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great iBoldin Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Fair enough. The ability to practice is the biggest thing for Vick right now anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 I still think he should be reinstated now. I mean he's spent two years in prison, lost friends, and lost millions of dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly3rs18 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 i agree. he went through so much and it is going to take him a long time to ever get back to even half of what he was. did you see the bank plan he agreed to in court? its clear that the guy has learned and is doing anything he can to fix his life. suspending him 3 extra games really doesnt do anything. hes gone through a lot and more, just let him get back on the field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Should be reinstated at the start of the season. This man did his time. No need to drag this out further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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