One year ago today, July 17, 2007, the Michael Vick dogfighting investigation took a turn that would drastically change the Falcons quarterback and the franchise. Vick was indicted on federal felony charges related to dogfighting. Much as changed for each in the last year:

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Dec. 31, 2007: In what could be his last game as a Falcon, Michael Vick passed for 81 yards and a touchdown against the Eagles, before leaving with an ankle injury.

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Aug. 27, 2007: A humble Vick apologized for his involvement in dogfighting during a press conference.

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July 17, 2007 — Michael Vick indicted in federal court on felony charges related to dogfighting.

July 23 — NFL commissioner ordered Vick to stay away from Falcons training camp.

July 26 — Vick and three co-defendants pled not guilty. Trial set for Nov. 26.

July 30 — Co-defendant Tony Taylor pled guilty. Signed document stating charges are true.

Aug. 17 — Co-defendants Purnell Peace and Quanis Philips pled guilty.

Aug. 20 — Vick agreed to plead guilty.

Aug. 24 — NFL suspended Vick indefinitely.

Aug. 27 — Vick pled guilty, Dec. 10 sentencing date set.

Sept. 25 — Vick and co-defendants indicted in Virginia on state dogfighting charges.

Sept. 26 — Court documents revealed Vick tested positive for marijuana on Sept. 13, 17 days after guilty plea.

Nov. 19 — Vick reported to prison early.

Dec. 10 — Vick sentenced to 23 months. Has release date of July 20, 2009.

Jan. 7, 2008 — Vick transferred to prison in Leavenworth, Kansas.

June 9 — Virginia prosecutor announced he won't try Vick and co-defendants until after federal prison time is served.

July 7 — Vick filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

THE FALCONS

July 17, 2007 — Michael Vick indicted in federal court on felony charges related to dogfighting.

July 24 — Falcons owner Arthur Blank publicly recommended that Vick take a year off.

July 26 — Falcons opened training camp under first-year head coach Bobby Petrino amid supporters and protestors.

Sept. 23 — DeAngelo Hall got three straight penalties for 67 yards that led to a loss at Carolina. He got into a shouting match with Petrino on the sidelines, that started of the acrimony between player and coach.

Nov. 4 — Falcons home game against 49ers blacked out locally. The non-sellout is the first in 56 games at the Georgia Dome.

Dec. 11 — Petrino abruptly quit with a 3-10 record. The news comes one day after Blank told a national television audience that he has faith in Petrino.

Dec. 16 — News broke that Falcons were rebuffed by Bill Cowher to become head coach.

Dec. 19 — Bill Parcells backed out of a deal to become executive vice president. Blank stated that Rich McKay will no longer be general manager.

Dec. 30 — Falcons won final regular-season game to finish 4-12.

Jan. 12, 2008 — Falcons hired Thomas Dimitroff as general manager. McKay remained as vice president.

Jan. 23 — Falcons hired Mike Smith as head coach, their third in three years.

Feb. 15 — Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler cut as part of several roster moves.

March 3 — Running back Warrick Dunn cut.

March 20 — Cornerback DeAngelo Hall traded to Raiders.

April 26 — Falcons drafted quarterback Matt Ryan with the No. 3 pick.

May 4 — Linebacker Michael Boley arrested for battery.

May 20 — Ryan signed $72 million contract.

— Compiled by Chris Vivlamore