NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Vick leads Pro Bowl voting 112 years after he was released from prison.
The league said Wednesday the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback had 729,838 fan votes, 38,692 more than second-place Peyton Manning. Manning topped the balloting two weeks ago before being surpassed by Vick.
It’s the latest evidence many fans seem willing to forgive Vick for the vicious dogfighting operation that sent him to prison for 18 months — and embrace his stunning return to NFL stardom. A backup to start the season, Vick has led the Eagles to first place in the NFC East, accounting for 21 touchdowns and throwing just two interceptions.
Online Pro Bowl voting ends Dec. 20. The teams are picked by a combination of fans’, players’ and coaches’ votes.
