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http://www.miamidolphins.com/pressbox/pressreleases/pressreleases.asp?contentID=4491&lid=4491
The Miami Dolphins signed a pair of unrestricted free agents in tight end Keith Heinrich (pictured from Cleveland) and linebacker Keith Newman (from Minnesota). Both players signed one-year contracts. Also on Monday, the team announced that it signed cornerback Michael Lehan as a free agent and wide receiver/quarterback/specialist Marcus Vick as an undrafted college free agent.
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Like Lehan, Vick attended the Dolphins’ rookie mincamp from May 5-7 on a tryout basis. He played two seasons at Virginia Tech (2003, 2005) as a quarterback. Last year with the Hokies, he completed 177 of 289 passes for 2,393 yards with 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, as he led the team to an 11-2 record. Overall in his career, he connected on 207 of 346 passes for 2,868 yards with 19 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. The younger brother of former Virginia Tech and current Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, Marcus attended Warwick High School in Newport News, Va. He was born on March 20, 1984.
“I want to make it very clear that we will not condone any behavior issues in the future relative to Marcus Vick,” said Dolphins Head Coach Nick Saban. “Marcus acknowledges that he has made some mistakes, all of which has resulted in severe consequences for him. They have helped him learn that he will need to make much better choices and decisions in the future or risk similar consequences that could jeopardize his career as a professional player.
“As an organization, we did an enormous amount of research, including consulting with professionals in detailed, in-depth analysis to feel comfortable that giving Marcus an opportunity as a free agent is a risk worth taking. Marcus has made a commitment to this organization and our fans to represent the Miami Dolphins in a first-class manner.”
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