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Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was announced as one of four Legends captains for the 2020 Pro Bowl and there are certain group of people who aren’t happy about it.
After the NFL announced Vick would participate in the Pro Bowl, a woman named Joanna Lind started a petition to have him removed due to his past history of animal abuse.
Via Change.org
Just saw this on Facebook and was absolutely disgusted. When is the NFL going to take any responsibility for the behavior of it’s current and former players? To honor a man who had zero regard for animals is unacceptable and I would like your help to make sure he is NOT honored at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl.
Over 400k people have signed the petition so far.
Several former NFL players stood up for Vick, who they feel has redeemed himself after serving jail time and doing community service for his role in running a dogfighting ring.
He served his time and has been remorseful. At some point you have to let a person that has taken full advantage of their second chance live their life. I say that as an advocate for the animals. https://t.co/iqWNR56QfD
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) December 7, 2019
Michael Vick has paid his debt.
17 months in Leavenworth.
Over a decade ago.The names on this petition are unaware or more likely unconcerned with justice and truth. https://t.co/wo0alQLirm
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) December 8, 2019
Wow. Sad. Mike has paid for all he has done and more. He has done much behind the scenes as well to give back without wanting any public acknowledgement. https://t.co/2yLzrTUsxT
— David Akers (@David2Akers) December 9, 2019
The NFL has yet to comment on the petition despite the fact there seems to be a lot of people offended by Vick’s inclusion in the Pro Bowl. .