Michael Vick Injury: Updates on Eagles Star's Week 3 Status

The “Dream Team” has officially taken the biggest hit possible, as the $100 million man Michael Vick is highly questionable to play Week 3 when the Philadelphia Eagles host the New York Giants for their home opener.

Vick suffered a concussion in the 35-31 Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

The NFL is not taking concussions lightly and the Eagles won’t risk their superstar QB with Super Bowl aspirations on the line. Vick will need to pass extensive concussion tests to play.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 5:47 p.m. EST

Michael Vick could potentially play with a splint or if a plate is placed in his fractured hand within two weeks, according to FOX Sports medical expert Dr. Mark Adickes. 

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 5:40 p.m. EST

Michael Vick could need surgery, which would keep him out of action for about four weeks, depending on the swelling to his fractured right (non-throwing) hand, according to FOX Sports medical expert Dr. Mark Adickes.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 5:21 p.m. EST

Michael Vick could be out 2-3 weeks, according to NBC's Howard Eskin.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 4:55 p.m. EST

Michael Vick (non-throwing hand) does not know if he will be able to play Week 4 against San Francisco, according to Eagles Insider.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 4:54 p.m. EST

Vick does not feel he gets the same calls as other QBs around the league, according to Eagles Insider.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 4:49 p.m. EST

All eyes will be on Michael Vick's right hand, but at least he commented on the status of his head to reassure one injury, according to Eagles Insider.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 4:27 p.m. EST

Michael Vick fractured his right (non-throwing) hand, according to Eagles Insider.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3:40 p.m. EST

Michael Vick remains on the sidelines with a broken right (non-throwing) hand.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3:39 p.m. EST

With Michael Vick (hand) on the sidelines, Mike Kafka entered the game and was intercepted by Aaron Ross on his first pass attempted.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3:33 p.m. EST

Michael Vick is sitting on the bench, hanging his head and grimacing. His helmet is off while Mike Kafka has his on and ready to enter the game. It looks like there are spots of blood on Vick's leg, but that is unconfirmed. Vick is not moving his right hand much and does not look good as he sits on the sidelines shaking his head. 

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3:17 p.m. EST

Michael Vick is back on the field despite battling a right hand injury. He handed it off to LeSean McCoy.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3:15 p.m. EST

Michael Vick is being taken into the locker room for x-rays on his non-throwing hand after being hit hard by Chris Canty. Mike Kafka replaced him.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3:12 p.m. EST

Michael Vick was ushered to the locker room by Philadelphia Eagles trainers after taking a hard hit by Giants DT Chris Canty late in the third quarter.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3:06 p.m. EST

Michael Vick was stopped on a QB sneak at the goal line, but the Giants were penalized for being offsides. Vick tried the QB sneak again the next play, but was stuffed again. They did not try to sneak it again with Vick on third down.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 2:32 p.m. EST

Vick is 11-for-16 with 113 yards and one interception. He's also been sacked once, but hit often, through two quarters.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 2:00 p.m. EST

The Eagles seem to be taking it more conservative now with Vick. They ran the ball a ton in the second quarter with LeSean McCoy and Ronnie Brown. Vick hung in on an incomplete potential TD, but was still driven into the ground. He almost had a pass intercepted in the end zone, but it was dropped by Kenny Phillips. Vick is feeling intense pressure and was hit hard on a five-yard scramble, including a blow to the head.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 1:32 p.m. EST

Vick is having trouble settling in after missing practice time this week. He is making poor reads and seems a bit hesitant to run. He staid at the line of scrimmage to pass instead of running for a would-be first down. He then tried to evade a sack by dancing behind the line of scrimmage and ended up taking a shot to the head. He was slow to get up, but it appeared to be more from frustration than anything else.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 1:15 p.m. EST

The Giants pressured Vick, who evaded a sack, but was the victim of an interception off the chest of Steve Smith.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 1:10 p.m. EST

Vick is healthy and running fine. He took a hit on the sidelines and bounced back up immediately.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 12:52 p.m. EST

Vick is starting while Mike Kafka will be the backup. Vince Young is also active, according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 11:50 a.m. EST

To further put away any doubt, Vick is active today, according to Rotoworld's Staff.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 10:33 a.m. EST

Vick did not suffer any set backs this weekend and is expected to start today against New York, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 9:02 a.m. EST

Michael Vick is expected to start Philadelphia's home opener against the New York Giants, according to NBC's Mike Florio.

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"To no surprise, Eagles quarterback Mike Vick will start on Sunday against the Giants, despite suffering a concussion six days ago.

ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio reports that Vick will play."

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UPDATE: Friday, Sept. 23 at 2:46 p.m. EST

Acording to Philly.com, Vick will be all ready to go on Sunday, and he doesn't seem too worried about anything right now.

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I feel good. Nothing feels different. I worked myself back into playing shape and feel ready to go.

I haven't even thought about geting hit. I play this game to win and am not thinking about the consequences of standing in the pocket or getting hit when I run.

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UPDATE: Friday, Sept. 23 at 1:26 p.m. EST

Eagles fans can breathe another sigh of relief, as Vick expressed that he doesn't see any reason why he won't be playing this weekend, according to Albert Breer of NFL.com,

UPDATE: Friday, Sept. 23 at 11:39 a.m. EST

Vick is expected to start Sunday, barring any setbacks, according to NFL Network's Albert Breer.

"Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will start on Sunday against the New York Giants barring any setbacks in his recovery from a concussion, according to two league sources."

UPDATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 5:58 p.m. EST

Vick has been cleared for football activities, according to ESPN's Tony Softli.

UPDATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 5:55 p.m. EST

Michael Vick has been cleared to play Week 3, according to PhillySports24x7.com's Gary Cobb.

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"I just learned from an NFL source that Vick has been cleared to play in the game on Sunday. That means he has been taken all the necessary tests and been examined by an independent neurologist. Therefore the talented signal caller is cleared to play in the game on Sunday."

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The Eagles just confirmed that he was evaluated and cleared to practice today by a neurosurgeon.

UPDATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 5:30 p.m. EST

Vick was cleared to practice, but still hasn't been cleared to play Sunday, according to NBC's Mike Florio.

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"As MDS pointed out earlier this afternoon, Eagles quarterback Mike Vick fully participated in practice on Thursday.

The team has since announced that Vick was cleared by an independent neurosurgeon to do so.

But that doesn’t mean Vick has been cleared to play on Sunday against the Giants.  Team spokesman Derek Boyko tells PFT that it’s a 'constant ongoing process.'

At this point, there’s no reason to think Vick won’t be cleared to play.  But being cleared to take part in football activities in which quarterbacks aren’t supposed to ever be hit is a different proposition than being cleared to play in a game."

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UPDATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 4:35 p.m. EST

Vick has passed all of his tests and is medically cleared for Sunday, according CSNPhilly.com's Reuben Frank.

UPDATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 4:04 p.m. EST

Vick appears on track to start Week 3, after this tweet from Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane.

UPDATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 1:44 p.m. EST

Vick is participating in individual drills with his helmet on, according to Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane.

UPDATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 1:36 p.m. EST

Vick is back on the practice field with his helmet on, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter per Sal Paolantonio.

UPDATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 12:37 p.m. EST

Vick is getting ready to play Week 3 against New York, according to ESPN's Sal Paolantonio on SportsCenter

"Vick invited company Unequal Technology to re-fit is helmet with "CRT,' a type of Kevlar padding. This is the company that re-fitted his vest last year when he injured his ribs." 

UPDATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 12:08 p.m. EST

Vick wants to play Sunday, according to Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane per Assistant Head Coach Marty Mornhinweg. 

Still, he needs to continue with the concussion process and there is no word if he will practice this afternoon. 

Good news, though, he went through the morning walkthrough again.

UPDATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 10:53 a.m. EST

In preparation to play Sunday and prevent further concussions, Michael Vick is getting fitted for a new helmet that includes concussion reduction technology, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano.

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"In order to help protect against future concussions, Vick is planning to refit his helmet with Kevlar padding, the CEO of Unequaled Technologies told Paolantonio on Wednesday.

Rob Vito told Paolantonio that he will meet with Vick in Philadelphia on Friday to refit his helmet to help Vick deal with the post-concussive blows to the head in Sunday's home opener against the Giants. 'The 100-year-old foam everybody is using in helmets is antiquated,' Vito said. 'Concussions are the injury of our age and really they should not be happening anymore.'

Vick became a spokesman for Unequaled Technologies in 2010, when the company designed a Kevlar vest for him after he suffered a rib injury against the Washington Redskins in Week 4."

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UPDATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 9:19 a.m. EST

Vick is heading towards a game-time decision, but it is looking more evident by the day that he will suit up.

According to Metro's Mike Greger: 

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"No one is saying Mike Vick will start. But, barring any setbacks, it certainly sounds like No. 7 will be given every opportunity to be out on the field Sunday against the Giants...

Vick’s MRI was negative, but he still has to see and be cleared by an independent neurologist once declared symptom-free. Reid said Vick hadn’t shown any cognitive signs from the concussion.

'I was having no problem with the football part, yeah, no problem at all,' Reid said.

For now, Vick has been green-lighted for exertion tests, including riding a bike, lifting and balance work. His status for Sunday, however, will likely be a game-time decision.

'I’m not real worried about him playing right now,' [trainer Rick] Burkholder said. 'I’m worried about the process that he’s going through, and as we go through each step I’ll report to the people that need to know, and then we’ll make a decision.'”

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UPDATE: 9/21/2011 5:13 p.m. EST

Vick appears on track to start Sunday vs. New York, according to Sporting News' Geoff Mosher

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"Quarterback Michael Vick made significant progress in his recovery from a concussion and is on track to start Sunday’s home opener against the division-rival Giants.

Vick still has some tests to clear—and still must make an NFL-mandated visit to an independent neurologist for medical clearance—but coach Andy Reid said he would play his “healthiest” QB against the Giants."

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UPDATE: Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 4:10 p.m. EST

Vick may not have symptoms today, but concussions are lingering issues. It is unknown how Vick will react tomorrow or in the future, according to Eagles trainer Rick Burkholder per NBC's Mike Florio.

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"'Just because he doesn’t have symptoms today doesn’t mean he won’t have symptoms tomorrow,' Burkholder said.  'You can’t predict.'

Every Eagles player who has suffered a concussion since the league instituted the current procedures in 2009 has missed at least one game, with the exception of receiver Jason Avant."

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UPDATE: Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 2:28 p.m. EST

Vick was seen jogging and tossing the ball around at practice, according to CSNPhilly.com's Reuben Frank.

UPDATE: Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 12:08 p.m. EST

Vick participated in Wednesday's walkthrough, according to Rotoworld's Staff. Geoff Mosher of the News Journal of Wisconsin offers an update on his symptoms.

UPDATE: Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7:43 a.m. EST

Michael Vick is pushing to practice Wednesday, according to ESPN's Sal Paolantonio per Dan Graziano.

UPDATE: Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 11:47 a.m. EST

Michael Vick isn't allowed to do media interviews until he returns to practice, but he has yet to be ruled out for Week 3 by Andy Reid and the Eagles, according to Philly.com's Les Bowen.

UPDATE: Monday, Sept. 19 at 3:26 p.m. EST

Vick's status is uncertain for Week 3 against the Giants. Andy Reid still hasn't determined if Vince Young or Mike Kafka would start, according to SI.com's Staff.

UPDATE: Monday, Sept. 19 at 3:19 p.m. EST

Vick was determined to keep playing against Atlanta and argued to take the field, according to NBC'sMike Florio.

UPDATE: Monday, Sept. 19 at 12:41 p.m. EST

Vick was apparently feeling fine last night and is doing okay now, according to NFL Network's Albert Breer. 

UPDATE: 9/19/2011 10:50 a.m. EST

Vick wanted back in the game against the Falcons, but was held out once the concussion diagnosis was reached. His Week 3 status is in serious doubt right now, according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.

UPDATE: Monday, Sept. 19 at 10:41 a.m. EST

This is apparently the first concussion Vick has suffered in his professional career, according to CBS’Dave Richard.

UPDATE: Monday, Sept. 19 at 10:35 a.m. EST

Vick’s concussion is being called “slight,” according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane.