NovemVick enters a guilty plea to state charges of dog fighting in Sussex, Virginia. JVirginia Attorney General Gerald Poindexter announces that state trials for Vick and his three co-defendants will be delayed until the men finish serving their federal sentences, sometime in 2009. The NFL Players Association says it will appeal.ĭecemVick is sentenced in federal court to 23 months in prison for his role in the dog fighting operation. OctoBurbank rules that Vick must repay the Atlanta Falcons $19.9 million dollars. Burbank about whether the Falcons deserve a refund for a $22 million bonus paid to Vick in December 2004. OctoThe Atlanta Falcons and the NFL Players Association present arguments before arbitrator and University of Pennsylvania professor Stephen B. The grand jury brings two charges against Vick: one count of killing dogs and one of promoting dogfights. SeptemA Virginia grand jury indicts Vick and three co-defendants on state dog fighting charges. He admits he lied to many people because he was ashamed. In a summary of facts accompanying his plea agreement, Vick admits participating in killing dogs and operating a business enterprise that involved illegal gambling.ĪugGoodell notifies Vick that he is suspended from the National Football League indefinitely, without pay.ĪugIn a press conference, Vick apologizes to Goodell, Falcons owner Arthur Blank, Coach Bobby Petrino, and the Atlanta Falcons. Phillips is sentenced to 21 months in prison and Peace is sentenced to 18 months.ĪugVick’s lead attorney Billy Martin states that Vick has reached an agreement with the federal prosecutors and will plead guilty in court on August 27, 2007.ĪugSubmits a guilty plea to the one federal count against him – conspiracy involving illegal dog fighting. Vick pleads not guilty and is released without bond.ĪugCo-defendants Phillips and Peace plead guilty to a single count of conspiracy related to dog fighting. JArraigned in federal court in Richmond, Virginia. JNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell tells Vick not to report to training camp until the league has reviewed his indictment. JVick and three associates, Purnell Peace, 35, of Virginia Beach, Virginia Quanis Phillips, 28, of Atlanta, Georgia and Tony Taylor, 34, of Hampton, Virginia, are indicted in federal court on a conspiracy count alleging they bought and sponsored dogs in animal fighting and traveled across state lines to participate in illegal activity which included gambling. JanuAnnounces that he is leaving Virginia Tech and will be eligible for the NFL draft.ĪpVick is the first overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft, going to the Atlanta Falcons.Ģ001-JQuarterback for the Atlanta Falcons.Ģ004 - Signs a 10-year, $130 million contract with the Falcons.Īpril 2007 - Allegations arise pertaining to Vick’s participation in dog fighting activities. Holds the NFL record for most career rushing yards by a quarterback, with 6,109 yards.ġ999 - Is named Big East Conference Offensive Player of the Year. Vick’s brother, Marcus, also played football for Virginia Tech.įour-time NFL Pro-Bowler (2002, 2004-2005, 2010). Vick’s parents were married in the late 1980s/early 1990s, but he kept his mother’s maiden name. Marriage: Kijafa (Frink) Vick (June 30, 2012-present)Ĭhildren: with Kijafa (Frink) Vick: Jada, London with Tameka Taylor: MitezĮducation: Attended Virginia Tech, 1998-2001 Here is a look at the life of former NFL quarterback Michael Vick.

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