The Atlanta Falcons have released quarterback Michael Vick, the team announced Friday.
“The Atlanta Falcons today relinquished their contractual rights to quarterback Michael Vick,” Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff said. “Michael remains suspended by the NFL. However, in the event NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell decides to reinstate Michael, we feel his best opportunity to re-engage his football career would be at another club.
“Our entire organization sincerely hopes that Michael will continue to focus his efforts on making positive changes in his life, and we wish him well in that regard,” Dimitroff said.