In a surprise move, the Philadelphia Eagles have signed Michael Vick to a two-year contract.  Vick has now gone from the (Atlanta) Falcons to the Eagles with a small 18 month stop over in the federal penitentiary in between.

He will come into camp late, as the 4th quarterback on the roster behind Donovan McNabb, Kevin Kolb, and A.J. Feely.  However Vick could get looks in a Wildcat offense, as a running back or even possibly as a situational wide receiver.

Vick arrived in Philadelphia Tuesday morning and remained there Wednesday evening. The Eagles will hold a news conference on Friday morning to announce his signing. The first year of the deal is for $1.6 million with an option for the second year at $5.2 million.

Vick can start attending practice, meetings, team functions, and can play in the final two preseason games. He won’t be able to play in regular season games until NFL commish Roger Goodell reevaluates his reinstatement on October 18 at the latest.

Vick was sentenced to 23-months in prison back in December 2007 for financing and participating in an illegal dogfighting ring involving pitbulls.  He served nearly 18 months of the sentence.

It is safe to assume PETA will be relocating to Philadelphia in the following days for the 2009 Eagles season.  Wake up Philly, the circus is coming to town.

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