What in the hell took them so long before they terminated this contract anyways. 
Nike cuts ties with Vick
Nike has terminated its contract with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. That announcement came hours after the NFL suspended Vick indefinitely following his plea agreement in a dog fighting case.
Nike released a statement late Friday afternoon regarding Vick. “As we have said in previous statements, we consider any cruelty to animals inhumane, abhorrent and unacceptable."
Nike had previously suspended Vick’s contract and the release of the latest Michael Vick shoe, which was supposed to come out this month.
Vick, who is due to plead guilty in federal court on Monday, acknowledged in court papers that he bankrolled gambling on dog fighting and helped to kill some dogs, the Associated Press reported. Vick says he did not, however, place any bets.
“Your admitted conduct was not only illegal, but also cruel and reprehensible. Your team, the NFL, and NFL fans have all been hurt by your actions," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told Vick in a letter.
"Your plea agreement and the plea agreements of your co-defendants also demonstrate your significant involvement in illegal gambling. Even if you personally did not place bets, as you contend, your actions in funding the betting and your association with illegal gambling both violate the terms of your NFL Player Contract and expose you to corrupting influences in derogation of one of the most fundamental responsibilities of an NFL player."
Nike has terminated its contract with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. That announcement came hours after the NFL suspended Vick indefinitely following his plea agreement in a dog fighting case.
Nike released a statement late Friday afternoon regarding Vick. “As we have said in previous statements, we consider any cruelty to animals inhumane, abhorrent and unacceptable."
Nike had previously suspended Vick’s contract and the release of the latest Michael Vick shoe, which was supposed to come out this month.
Vick, who is due to plead guilty in federal court on Monday, acknowledged in court papers that he bankrolled gambling on dog fighting and helped to kill some dogs, the Associated Press reported. Vick says he did not, however, place any bets.
“Your admitted conduct was not only illegal, but also cruel and reprehensible. Your team, the NFL, and NFL fans have all been hurt by your actions," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told Vick in a letter.
"Your plea agreement and the plea agreements of your co-defendants also demonstrate your significant involvement in illegal gambling. Even if you personally did not place bets, as you contend, your actions in funding the betting and your association with illegal gambling both violate the terms of your NFL Player Contract and expose you to corrupting influences in derogation of one of the most fundamental responsibilities of an NFL player."