Octo– Burbank rules that Vick must repay the Atlanta Falcons $19.9 million dollars. Burbank about whether the Falcons deserve a refund for a $22 million bonus paid to Vick in December 2004. Octo– The Atlanta Falcons and the NFL Players Association present arguments before arbitrator and University of Pennsylvania professor Stephen B. The grand jury brings two charges against Vick: one count of killing dogs and one of promoting dogfights. Septem– A Virginia grand jury indicts Vick and three co-defendants on state dog fighting charges. He admits he lied to many people because he was ashamed. In a summary of facts accompanying his plea agreement, Vick admits participating in killing dogs and operating a business enterprise that involved illegal gambling.Īug– Goodell notifies Vick that he is suspended from the National Football League indefinitely, without pay.Īug– In a press conference, Vick apologizes to Goodell, Falcons owner Arthur Blank, Coach Bobby Petrino, and the Atlanta Falcons. Phillips is sentenced to 21 months in prison and Peace is sentenced to 18 months.Īug– Vick’s lead attorney Billy Martin states that Vick has reached an agreement with the federal prosecutors and will plead guilty in court on August 27, 2007.Īug– Submits a guilty plea to the one federal count against him - conspiracy involving illegal dog fighting. Vick pleads not guilty and is released without bond.Īug– Co-defendants Phillips and Peace plead guilty to a single count of conspiracy related to dog fighting. J– Arraigned in federal court in Richmond, Virginia. J– NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell tells Vick not to report to training camp until the league has reviewed his indictment. J– Vick and three associates, Purnell Peace, 35, of Virginia Beach, Virginia Quanis Phillips, 28, of Atlanta, Georgia and Tony Taylor, 34, of Hampton, Virginia, are indicted in federal court on a conspiracy count alleging they bought and sponsored dogs in animal fighting and traveled across state lines to participate in illegal activity which included gambling.
Janu– Announces that he is leaving Virginia Tech and will be eligible for the NFL draft.Īp– Vick is the first overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft, going to the Atlanta Falcons.Ģ001-J– Quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons.Ģ004 – Signs a 10-year, $130 million contract with the Falcons.Īpril 2007 – Allegations arise pertaining to Vick’s participation in dog fighting activities. Holds the NFL record for most career rushing yards by a quarterback, with 6,109 yards.ġ999 – Is named Big East Conference Offensive Player of the Year. Vick’s brother, Marcus, also played football for Virginia Tech.įour-time NFL Pro-Bowler (2002, 2004-2005, 2010). Vick’s parents were married in the late 1980s/early 1990s, but he kept his mother’s maiden name. Marriage: Kijafa (Frink) Vick (June 30, 2012-present)Ĭhildren: with Kijafa (Frink) Vick: Jada, London with Tameka Taylor: MitezĮducation: Attended Virginia Tech, 1998-2001
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