PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A person with knowledge of the contract says the Philadelphia Eagles will pay Michael Vick a $1.5 million roster bonus due Tuesday.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move hasn’t been announced. Paying Vick the bonus doesn’t preclude Philadelphia from trading the former Pro Bowl quarterback. Vick is under contract for $5.2 million this year.
Vick played sparingly last season after missing two years because he was imprisoned for his role in a dogfighting ring. He completed 6 of 13 passes for 86 yards and one touchdown and ran for 95 yards and two scores.
The Eagles already have Donovan McNabb and Kevin Kolb, and Vick has stated he’d prefer to go somewhere he can be a starter.
