The Facts: Vick says his football career is over. The once-dynamic quarterback told ESPN's Josina Anderson on Friday that he is officially retired from the NFL. Vick, 36, did not play this past season. "In this moment right now, I'm willing to say yeah, I'm officially retired," Vick told Anderson.

Diehards Line: It marks the end to a noteworthy career -- for both its ups and downs -- for the No. 1 overall pick in 2001 of the Atlanta Falcons, who acquired the selection through a trade with the San Diego Chargers. Vick spent six seasons in Atlanta, wowing the NFL with his running ability and strong arm and leading the Falcons to two playoff appearances and one trip to the NFC Championship Game (2004).His career, however, was derailed by a 21-month federal prison sentence for running a dogfighting ring. While Vick served his time, the Falcons in 2008 drafted Matt Ryan, who took the starting job in Atlanta and will lead the team into Super Bowl LI against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Atlanta ultimately cut Vick. He signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009. Vick played sparingly in 2009 but started 35 games for Philly over the next three seasons, making the Pro Bowl in 2010. But his play declined in 2012 and '13, partly because of injuries. He spent 2014 with the New York Jets and 2015 with the Pittsburgh Steelers, making three starts for each team. Vick finishes his career with 133 passing touchdowns and 36 rushing TDs in 143 games spanning 13 seasons. He completed 1,807 of 3,217 passes for 22.464 yards, and he rushed for 6,109 yards on 873 carries. He is the NFL's all-time leading rusher among quarterbacks, with over 1,000 yards more than runner-up Randall Cunningham. Vick made four Pro Bowls and was named 2010 AP Comeback Player of the Year.