Atlanta Falcons Wiretap
July 2008 Archives
Rawlings Ends Its Relationship With Vick
Michael Vick lost another sponsor -- Rawlings.

Vick Makes Radio Appearance
Embattled Falcons quarterback Michael Vick said in a radio interview on WVEE-FM Monday that he was remorseful for the negativity his situation has brought to Atlanta and team owner Arthur Blank and that he is hopeful, but not certain, that he'll play for the Falcons again.

Co-Defendant Says Vick Financed Dogfighting Operation
One of Michael Vick's co-defendants pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a dogfighting conspiracy he says was financed almost entirely by the Atlanta Falcons quarterback.

Signs Point To Season Ban For Vick
The Falcons play the Colts in Atlanta in a Thanksgiving Day prime-time game to be televised by the NFL's own network.

Upper Deck, Donruss Pulling Vick Items
Upper Deck has removed all Michael Vick autographed memorabilia from its online store and will remove the indicted quarterback's trading card from NFL sets that are scheduled to be released in October.

Vick Co-Defendant Accepts Plea Bargain
Barely a day after he joined three other co-defendants - including Falcons quarterback Michael Vick - in pleading not guilty to dogfighting charges in a Richmond, Va.

Nike Sacks Vick
Nike just did it.

Vick Pleads Not Guilty To Dogfighting Charges
Michael Vick pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal dogfighting charges and was released without bond until a Nov.

Vick Pleads Not Guilty
Michael Vick pleaded not guilty to federal dogfighting charges and was released without bond until a Nov.

Nike Is Urged To Drop Vick
Calling for a "week of action" in response to the allegations of Michael Vick's involvement in illegal dogfighting, representatives from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals plan to picket Niketown stores next week.

Falcons' Dunn To Miss Six Weeks After Surgery
Falcons running back Warrick Dunn underwent surgery for a herniated disc last week and is expected to miss six weeks, which would encompass all of training camp, ESPN's Ed Werder reported Wednesday.

Falcons' Blank: Eyed Ban Of Vick
Calling the dogfighting charges against Michael Vick horrific and repulsive, Falcons owner Arthur Blank said on Tuesday he was ready to suspend his quarterback for four games.

Goodell Orders Vick To Stay Out Of Training Camp
Michael Vick was ordered by commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday to stay away from the Falcons' training camp until the league reviews the dogfighting charges against him.

PETA Protesters Picket For Vick's Suspension
Animal-rights advocates and their dogs gathered Monday outside Falcons headquarters, calling for the suspension of Michael Vick following his indictment on dogfighting charges.

Horn: Vick Wants To Play Football
Falcons' receiver Joe Horn spoke with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution this weekend, commenting on Michael Vick's legal situation.

Emmitt: Investigators Are Using Vick To Get At Others
Emmitt Smith thinks federal investigators targeted Falcons quarterback Michael Vick to get to others involved in an alleged dogfighting operation.

Leave Of Absence Possible For Vick
NFL officials have discussed the possibility of having Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick take a leave of absence to deal with his legal troubles, sources familiar with the discussions said yesterday.

PETA Urges NFL To "Sack Vick"
While commissioner Roger Goodell was meeting with officials of the ASPCA, about 50 people urged the NFL to "Sack Vick" Friday in a demonstration outside the league's headquarters following the indictment of Michael Vick on dogfighting charges.

Nike Opts To Suspend Release Of Vick's Line
Michael Vick's legal troubles prompted Nike on Thursday to suspend the release of its latest product line named after the Atlanta Falcons quarterback.

Vick's Presence On Falcons' Web Site Has Diminished
Michael Vick's jersey sales are plummeting.

Sources: Vick Apologizes To Falcons' Owner
On a day when Falcons officials were publicly silent about the legal entanglements of Michael Vick, there was still plenty of private discussion inside the team complex on Wednesday over the crisis which now swirls around the franchise and its quarterback.

Vick Indicted On One Felony Count
Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indicted Tuesday on one felony count related to dogfighting.

Feds Search Vick's Home Again
Federal investigators are searching the Surry County, Virginia property of Falcons quarterback Michael Vick for second time in a month.

Falcons Sign Japanese WR Noriaki Kinoshita From NFL Europa
The Falcons went long-distance shopping when adding a wide receiver Thursday.

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