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Michael Vick to Join Philadelphia Eagles

The speculation can now end: Michael Vick has agreed to a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The story was originally broken Thursday evening by Dan Sileo of WDAE in Tampa. Chris Mortensen followed up a half hour later, during ESPN's broadcast of Cardinals vs. Steelers. The news has been confirmed by Joel Segal, Vick's agent.

It's a one-year deal for $1.6 million, with a team option for 2010 at $5.2 million.

According to a source close to Vick, the quarterback picked the Eagles over one other top candidate. He has to pass a physical before joining the team.



Per the terms of his current NFL suspension, Vick will be able to practice with Philadelphia, but ineligible to play until the Eagles' third preseason game. Philadelphia hosts Jacksonville on Thursday, August 27, in what would be the first game action Vick could possibly see.

Beyond that, Vick's reinstatement is on a "conditional basis," and his regular-season playing status will be determined by Week 6, if not before.

"What sort of message does this sent to young fans who care about animals and don't want to see them be harmed?" David W. Perle, PETA's senior communications coordinator, said in a written statement. "PETA certainly hopes that Vick has truly learned his lesson and feels truly remorseful for his crimes -- but since he's given no public indication that that's the case, only time will tell."

Though this signing answers a number of questions, it brings up a litany of new ones. Meanwhile, the Eagles visit the Falcons on December 6.

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