Statement from Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff regarding Michael Vick
"The Atlanta Falcons today relinquished their contractual rights to quarterback Michael Vick.
"Michael remains suspended by the NFL. However, in the event NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell decides to reinstate Michael, we feel his best opportunity to re-engage his football career would be at another club.
"Our entire organization sincerely hopes that Michael will continue to focus his efforts on making positive changes in his life, and we wish him well in that regard.”
Vick was drafted by the Falcons in 2001 and played six seasons with the team (2001-2006).
RELATED LINKS:
- RELEASE: Falcons release quarterback Michael Vick
- DIMITROFF Q&A: General manager answers questions about Vick release
- BOARDS: Talk about the move with other fans on FalconsLIFE
- TRANSACTIONS: Review all the Falcons 2009 transactions
- BLOG: More on the move from Managing Editor J. Michael Moore
