Steelers sign Michael Vick to one-year deal

SloMotion · 08-26-2015, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by Eric Edholm, Shutdown Corner

The Pittsburgh Steelers needed some insurance at quarterback, and Michael Vick needed a job.

The two sides came together after they met Tuesday morning for a physical, as Vick signed a one-year deal, the team announced ... Vick, who turned 35 this summer, spent last season with the New York Jets and completed 64-of-121 passes for 604 yards with three TDs and two INTs in 10 games (three starts). He also rushed for 153 yards on 26 carries (5.9 average) with no touchdowns.

Roethlisberger said Tuesday he'd be fine with Vick as a teammate even though Big Ben is a big dog advocate. Vick's dog-fighting past might have been years ago, but he still riles up some fans whenever his name is brought up.

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08-26-2015, 05:55 AM	#1
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Steelers sign Michael Vick to one-year deal Originally Posted by Eric Edholm, Shutdown Corner The Pittsburgh Steelers needed some insurance at quarterback, and Michael Vick needed a job. The two sides came together after they met Tuesday morning for a physical, as Vick signed a one-year deal, the team announced ... Vick, who turned 35 this summer, spent last season with the New York Jets and completed 64-of-121 passes for 604 yards with three TDs and two INTs in 10 games (three starts). He also rushed for 153 yards on 26 carries (5.9 average) with no touchdowns. Roethlisberger said Tuesday he'd be fine with Vick as a teammate even though Big Ben is a big dog advocate. Vick's dog-fighting past might have been years ago, but he still riles up some fans whenever his name is brought up. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-sh...234054764.html