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Michael Vick Signs with Pittsburgh Steelers

Mike Chiari
Aug 12, 2015

Veteran quarterback Michael Vickย has finally found a home in 2015, as he agreed to a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, announced the team.ย 

The deal is for "roughly" $1 million, according toย Jason La Canforaย of CBS Sports.

ESPN'sย Adam Schefter noted Pittsburgh was in need of a reliable veteran backup behind starter Ben Roethlisbergerย after incumbent Bruce Gradkowski underwent surgery on a dislocated finger.

Kristian Dyerย ofย Metroย reportedย six other teams expressed interest in Vick, including the New York Jets.ย The Jets discussed the possibility of signing Vick to serve as a backup to Ryan Fitzpatrick, according to NFL Network's Rand Getlinย on Aug. 12.

In three starts and 10 appearances in 2014, the four-time Pro Bowler completed just 52.9 percent of his passes for 604 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.

While Vick's skills aren't quite the same as Big Ben's, the veteran wouldn't require head coachย Mike Tomlinย and company to completely rework the offensive scheme should Roethlisberger go down. ย ย 

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