Michael Vick's ribs are still sore from the hit he took last week against the Patriots.

He plans to try a new flak jacket for Philadelphia's season opener against Cleveland. It will be designed to cover more of his torso than the previous model.

"I really can't explain what goes into the type of material," Vick said. "I'm just trying something different -- that's all I can tell you ... It's Kevlar. I'm looking forward to it ... to give me more protection and just to see what comes out of it. It's going to be custom fitted and fitted to protect all across my sternum, across my ribs. I think it'll be a better fit."