NFL: Michael Vick signs with Eagles

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Photos from Michael Vick's press conference Aug. 14, 2009, after signing with NFL's Philadelphia Eagles.

At a Philadelphia press conference Friday, the morning after signing with the Eagles, Vick (with Eagles head coach Andy Reid) admitted he had "done some terrible things and made awful mistakes." -- Mike Morris, AJC

The former Falcons quarterback talked about second chances, both as a football player and as a father, and vowed that he will "do whatever's necessary to be the best ambassador for the NFL." Vick on Thursday agreed to a two-year deal deal with the Eagles. -- Mike Morris, AJC

According to the Eagles' team Web site, Vick has been listed as a "quarterback/wide receiver/football player," suggesting head coach Andy Reid (above) is likely to play Vick at multiple positions. -- Mike Morris, AJC

"Now I want to be part of the solution and not part of the problem," Vick said. "I'm glad that I got a second chance, and I won't disappoint." Vick will return to the NFL after two seasons away after serving a 23-month sentence for bankrolling a dogfighting operation. -- Mike Morris, AJC

Vick (with Eagles head coach Andy Reid, left) promised to "continue to serve in our community and continue to do the right things," and said he hoped to "help young individuals from going down the same path that I went down." Published reports say that Vick will receive $1.6 million for the first year, with a team option of $5.2 million for the second. -- Mike Morris, AJC

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At a Philadelphia press conference Friday, the morning after signing with the Eagles, Vick (with Eagles head coach Andy Reid) admitted he had "done some terrible things and made awful mistakes." -- Mike Morris, AJC

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