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NFL Fines Vick $10,000

Oct 20, 2014 7:45 AM

Michael Vick has been fined $10,000 by the NFL for an obscene hand gesture toward fans following last week's loss to New Orleans. The fine was confirmed Wednesday by Reggie Roberts, the Falcons' vice president for communications.

AP

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Vick Apologizes For Obscene Gesture

Oct 20, 2014 7:45 AM

Michael Vick's frustrations with fading playoff hopes and unexpected insults from home fans caused him to flash an obscene hand gesture on Sunday. Vick, who apologized in a written statement late Sunday for making the gesture toward fans with both hands following the loss to New Orleans, vowed on Monday to never make the same mistake. "I would have never thought that six years into my career I would ever do something like that," Vick said. "It will never happen again. Never."

AP

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Vick Flips Off Atlanta Crowd

Jun 26, 2014 10:07 AM

Michael Vick used both hands to deliver an obscene gesture and flashed an angry look toward the handful of fans remaining in the Georgia Dome after the Falcons lost to the Saints 31-13. ?First and foremost, I would like to apologize for my inappropriate actions with fans today,? the quarterback said in a statement released by the Falcons. ?I was frustrated and upset at how the game was going for my team, and that frustration came out the wrong way.?

San Diego Union-Tribune

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Falcons Rally Around Vick Over "Coach Killer" Comments

Oct 20, 2014 7:45 AM

The Falcons closed ranks around embattled QB Michael Vick, who was clearly stunned by reports that Jim Mora's father referred to him as a "coach killer." Vick said Wednesday that he shut off his cell phone because he was getting so many calls about comments made by Mora's father, a former coach who shares the same name with his son.

AP

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Broncos Must Pay Lelie $220,000 In Dispute

Oct 20, 2014 7:45 AM

The Broncos must pay $220,000 to Ashley Lelie in connection with the dispute over his departure to Atlanta. Lelie's agent, Peter Schaffer, confirmed the news Friday. "We derive no enjoyment having to go down this road in the first place," Schaffer said. "We never relish having to contest anything with the Broncos." The ruling was reported Friday by The Denver Post, which said an arbitrator has ruled in favor of Lelie in his grievance against the team. Broncos officials declined to comment.

AP

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Injury-Plagued Falcons Sign Schulters, Johnson

Apr 21, 2014 7:17 PM

The injury-plagued Atlanta Falcons signed safety Lance Schulters and cornerback Derrick Johnson on Tuesday. Running back Marlion Jackson and safety Nick Turnbull were reassigned to the practice squad after playing in Sunday's loss to Cleveland. Fullback Kevin Dudley was released from the practice squad.

Yahoo.com

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Falcons' Webster Sidelined At Least A Month With Torn Groin

Apr 14, 2014 10:31 AM

Falcons CB Jason Webster has a torn groin muscle that is expected to keep him out for at least a month, further depleting Atlanta's defensive backfield. "He got an MRI last night and it showed up," coach Jim Mora said Thursday. "Right now we are struggling at one spot, the secondary. Maybe we can get some guys to rally and move on."

Associated Press

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