The Facts:
The Falcons have reached a settlement with Vick on their breach-of-contract claim that is still awaiting an appeals court decision on a grievance case, sources confirmed Monday. Under the settlement, Vick has agreed to pay the Falcons $7.5 million if the team wins an appeal in the Eighth Circuit Court and $6.5 million if the court upholds U.S. a previous decision that Vick is only liable for $3.75 million.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to ESPN insider Chris Mortensen, the settlement should pave the way for Vick's imminent release from the team. He has remained under contract with the team while serving a 21-month prison term for his 2007 conviction for bankrolling a dogfighting operation. In the settlement reached last week, sources tell Mortensen that Vick agreed to let the appeals court make a ruling but would only pay a maximum of $7.5 million and a minimum of $6.5 million. The appeals court is expected to rule no later than June.
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