Michael Vick enjoyed an outstanding season for the Philadelphia Eagles, setting new career records.
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- Michael Vick signs six-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles in NFL
- Vick served time in prison on dog fighting charges and was declared bankrupt
- QB Vick helped the Eagles to an 8-3 record last season
(CNN) -- Michael Vick, who spent nearly two years in jail on dog fighting charges and was later declared bankrupt, has signed a six-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles which will make him one of the NFL's highest-paid players.
The new contract, worth a reported $100 million, completes the rehabilitation of the star quarterback, whose career was in ruins after his conviction and spell in a federal prison.
Given a second chance by the Eagles in 2009, he became the starting QB last season when Kevin Kolb was injured and guided them to an 8-3 record, claiming the NFC East title.
On the way, he set career highs in yards passing (3,018), touchdowns passes (21) and rushing touchdowns (9). He also rushed for 676 yards.
It's a product of all the hard work Michael has done to better himself over the last couple of years, both on and off the field
--Eagles coach Andy Reid
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"I'm very happy we were able to reach an agreement with Michael on this long-term contract," Eagles coach Andy Reid said in a statement.
"It's a product of all the hard work Michael has done to better himself over the last couple of years, both on and off the field."
Vick, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft, signed a 10-year, $130 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons in 2005, making him the top-paid player in the league at the time.
But disgrace followed for his involvement in an illegal interstate dog fighting ring and with it a string of felony charges.
His Falcons contract was canceled and he was forced to file for bankruptcy.
The 31-year-old's return to the NFL was controversial with animal rights groups vociferous in their opposition, but he has generally received a good reception from gridiron fans.
