Michael Vick was released from Federal prison yesterday (July 20, 2009) in Hampton, VA after serving a 19 month sentence on convicted dogfighting charges in 2007. Although Vick plans to play professional football, he probably won't be playing in the NFL for the 2009-2010 season.

Reporters say NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will most likely make Vick prove himself even more by showing to the league and America that his time in prison was justified by creditable, and honorable actions relating to animal rights after his sentence.

Although Vick may not play in the NFL next season or the CFL (since suspensions in the NFL also rolls over to the CFL), there is a good chance of him playing in the newly anticipated UFL (United Football League; backed by names such as Mark Cuban and numerous other investors) that starts in September, 2009.  UFL President Michael Huyghue said:

“The chances of a UFL team signing Michael Vick to play the 2009 season are 98 percent. Michael's not going to be able to walk right back into the NFL, he's going to need some kind of buffer before he signs in the NFL, and we'll be able to provide that for him.'' (quote taken from deadspin.com)

Not only would the UFL benefit from revenue with more publicity from Vick fans and the sports nation; but it would also help Vick prove to the naysayers about his athletic shape, and arm accuracy coming out of prison since he has not played a professional football game since December 31, 2006.