Report: Eagles consider cutting Vick

[Dpantherman]

PHILADELPHIA -- A person familiar with the team's thinking says the Philadelphia Eagles are strongly considering releasing Michael Vick.

The person says the team might cut Vick no matter what police conclude during their investigation of a shooting that followed the quarterback's birthday celebration in Virginia Beach last week. The person spoke to The Associated Press early Saturday on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.

Vick has said he had nothing to do with the shooting. He also said he reported the incident to the Eagles and to the NFL.

Commissioner Roger Goodell told the former Atlanta Falcons star after reinstating him last season that his margin for error was "extremely limited."

Vick is entering his second season with the Eagles and is due to earn $5.2 million. In addition, multiple media outlets reported earlier this year that the team would pay Vick a $1.5 million roster bonus that was due March 9.

A three-time Pro Bowl pick, Vick is Kevin Kolb's backup and the most experienced quarterback on the roster following the trade of Donovan McNabb to the Redskins.

The Eagles were heavily criticized by animal rights activists and fans for signing Vick last summer, less than a month after he finished serving 18 months in federal prison for his role in a dogfighting operation.

Team owner Jeffrey Lurie called Vick's actions "horrific" and "despicable." He said he did serious "soul-searching" before agreeing to sign him.

Vick was a model citizen off the field and in the locker room during his first season with the Eagles. He was popular among his teammates, who voted him winner of the Ed Block Courage Award.

But this latest incident could end up costing Vick his job, even if he's exonerated of any wrongdoing.

Vick was expected to play a major role in Philadelphia's offense running the wildcat formation. Instead, he was used sparingly.

Vick completed 6 of 13 passes for 86 yards and one touchdown and ran for 95 yards and two scores. He tossed a 76-yard TD pass in a 34-14 loss to Dallas in the playoffs.

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[PantherBoy95]

If they were to cut him solely due to this incident if he HONESTLY had NOTHING to do with the shooting, that would be absolute BULLSH*T.

This coming from someone who absolutely HATED (the player) Michael Vick as a Falcon.

[CarolinaKat]

If they cut Vick, Then they have no back up. Kolb is ok, But he's about as proven as Matt Moore

[Snake]

If they cut him they are all just Racist.

[c0r]

they should cut him.

[Jangler]

Great...if they do, over/under 6 hours on a thread for the Panthers to get him?

[KillerKat]

If they cut Vick, Then they have no back up. Kolb is ok, But he's about as proven as Matt Moore

They have no backup even with him.

[Doyle]

I actually feel bad for him for some reason. I think this is just more bad kharma coming around for the dogfighting.

[Proudiddy]

Andy Reid should cut his sons then and then Lurie should cut Reid.

[Dpantherman]

Adam_Schefter

Eagles statement in part: "Any report or speculation that suggests the Eagles are considering releasing Vick are not true." Rest at espn.com

http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter

[Proudiddy]

Ha HAAAAA!

[Carl Spackler]

If anyone starts a thread in favor of signing him, again, you will incur my wrath.

[Proudiddy]

I'm still wondering how all of it will work out even if he was somehow involved because the Phillips guy showed up uninvited, that's kind of provoking Vick. Now it doesn't justify the guy being shot, but he was kind of asking for trouble.

[CatMan72]

Like others have said, it would be totally unfair for the Eagles to cut Vick based on this latest incident if Vick is cleared of any wrongdoing.