Michael Vick wears Falcons uniform in new Twitter avatar

Credit: John Bazemore

Credit: John Bazemore


NFL free agent Michael Vick has changed his Twitter avatar to a photo of himself in an Atlanta Falcons jersey.

Naturally, as soon as fans (and foes) noticed the change, rumors began flying that the beleaguered athlete might be thinking of returning to Atlanta.

So far, it sounds like all the fuss is for nothing. Vick "isn't close to any deal with any team just yet," according to CBS Sports.

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Vick was suspended from the NFL in 2007 after he pleaded guilty to dog-fighting charges. In 2009, the Falcons released Vick, who went on to play for the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets.

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