Michael Vick says he’s retired after not playing 2016 season
Michael Vick says his football career is over.
The once-dynamic quarterback told ESPN’s Josina Anderson on Friday that he is officially retired from the NFL. Vick, 36, did not play this past season.
“In this moment right now, I’m willing to say yeah, I’m officially retired,” Vick told Anderson. “I think it’s time. I think going through the 2016 season without playing and being able to be a spectator and watch the game and enjoy it from afar and root for a lot of the players and coaches I once played for, I think kind of summed it all up for me.
“So now I think I’m officially ready, I’m ready to move on to different things in my life and different facets of my life.”
It marks the end to a noteworthy career — for both its ups and downs — for the No. 1 overall pick in 2001 of the Atlanta Falcons, who acquired the selection through a trade with the San Diego Chargers.
Vick spent six seasons in Atlanta, wowing the NFL with his running ability and strong arm and leading the Falcons to two playoff appearances and one trip to the NFC Championship Game (2004).
His career, however, was derailed by a 21-month federal prison sentence for running a dogfighting ring. While Vick served his time, the…
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