Playing his first NFL game since his release from prison, Michael Vick received a standing ovation and completed four passes for 19 yards.
Last night (Thurs., Aug. 27), Vick played quarterback, ran the Wildcat formation, even lined up at wide receiver and completed a pass right-handed.
Philadelphia even won the game, beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 33-32 on David Akers’ 34-yard field goal in the final minute.
Vick was on the field for six plays – all in the opening 18 minutes -and completed all four of his passes, ran for 1 yard and lined up in the slot for one play.
Vick acknowledged he’s still working on his fitness, saying he was at about 70 percent.
Vick hadn’t played in an NFL game since Dec. 31, 2006, with the Atlanta Falcons. He was released from federal custody July 20 after serving 18 months of a 23-month sentence for his role in running a dogfighting ring. He signed a one-year, $1.6 million contract with the Eagles, who hold a $5.2 million option for a second season.
Earlier yesterday Vick traveled to Virginia, where a federal judge approved his six-year plan to repay creditors $20 million and emerge from bankruptcy, and then left court to return to Philadelphia for the game.
Information from the Associated Press contributed to this report.