Falcons accede NFL request over Vick (AP)

July 25th, 2007

Atlanta Falcons head coach Bobby Petrino talks during a news conference to discuss the federal indictment of quarterback Michael Vick in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 24, 2007.  Vick was indicted on charges related to involvement in dogfighting. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)AP - Horrified by the dogfighting allegations against their star player, the Atlanta Falcons planned to suspend quarterback Michael Vick for four games until the NFL asked the team to hold off while it conducts its own investigation.