Suspended NFL quarterback Vick owes Falcons 20 million dollars says arbitrator

0 Comments | AFP, October, 2007

ATLANTA, United States (AFP) — Suspended quarterback Michael Vick owes 20 million dollars in bonuses to the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons, arbitrator Steven Burbank ruled on Tuesday.

The American media reported the arbitrator gave the Falcons the green light to go after 19.97 million dollars in signing bonuses from Vick, who was suspended indefinitely by the league after pleading guilty to federal dogfighting charges in August.

"We are certainly pleased with today's ruling by NFL Special Master Stephen Burbank," the Falcons said.

"It is the first step in a process that our club has undertaken in an attempt to recoup significant salary cap space that will allow us to continue to build our football team today and in future years."

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