Nike and Reebok Suspend Ties with Michael Vick
Animal rights groups aren’t the only ones blasting Michael Vick, as three major companies have decided to disown him too. (AP Images)
Michael Vick’s woes are far from over as he faces backlash from fans, sponsors and animal-rights groups all over the world.
Major NFL endorser Nike has suspended its lucrative contract with the indicted quarterback, and Reebok has taken the unprecedented step of stopping sales of Vick’s No. 7 Atlanta Falcons jersey.
Donruss, a major trading card company, has also pulled Vick’s card from all new packs.
Facing protests from animal rights groups, Vick’s sponsor Nike has chosen to suspend any endorsement deals without pay and halt sales of any Vick-related products until Vick has his day in court.
These three companies made their decisions during Vick’s initial day in court Friday, where he pleaded not guilty to federal dogfighting charges in Richmond, Virginia.
Vick is also barred from the Falcons’ training camp while the league investigates his actions for possible violations of its new personal conduct policy. He is set for trial November 26 and faces up to five years in prison.
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