Eagles face decision on Vick

   As NFL teams work to trim their rosters to 53 players by Saturday, the Philadelphia Eagles have a decision to make regarding quarterback Michael Vick.

   Commissioner Roger Goodell has yet to give an indication of when Vick will be officially reinstated and permitted to play in the regular season. As terms of Vick’s conditional reinstatement, Goodell said a decision will be made by the sixth week of the season.

   On Saturday, the Eagles will decide whether to include Vick on their 53-man roster. If he is, Vick will be allowed to practice with the team.

   The Eagles can also elect to have Vick exempt from the roster. If they do that, Vick can attend meetings and practice, but can’t participate in the latter.

   Additionally, he can work out individually, lift weights and watch tape. He may also travel with the team, but is prohibited from being on the sideline or locker room before, during or after the game. Vick would be permitted to sit in a coaching booth or other club box.

 

--Howard Balzer, Senior NFL Writer, The Sports Xchange