Michael Vick to Steelers: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

August 25, 2015   ·   Joseph Zucker   ·   Jump to comments

After enduring one of the worst seasons in his 12-year NFL career, quarterback Michael Vick is getting another chance to play, this time for the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday.

The deal is for "roughly" $1 million, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports.
The fact that Vick couldn't unseat Geno Smith as the New York Jets' starting quarterback is as strong of an indicator as one can find that the veteran lefty is well past his prime. 

With Bruce Gradkowski injured and Landry Jones unproven, the Steelers took a chance by adding Vick as another veteran option behind starter Ben Roethlisberger.
Upon making his return to the league with the Philadelphia Eagles, Vick enjoyed the two best passing seasons of his career. His performance then cratered after 2012, reaching a nadir in 2014.



It wasn't exactly shocking when reports of Vick's impending departure from New York emerged in February.

He o...

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