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49ers, Vikings Might Be Interested In Vick

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The Associated Press

Published: February 21, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS - Two teams with unsettled quarterback situations - the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings - might be interested in acquiring suspended Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick.

Vick is in federal prison on felony charges related to dogfighting and is scheduled to be released in July. The Falcons have said they will try to trade him, though they could cut him and make him a free agent.

San Francisco coach Mike Singletary said Vick deserves the chance to play in the league, and believes he will be successful if he returns. He wouldn't say if the 49ers would pursue him.

"He's still under contract, you can't really talk to him or have any contact with him," Singletary said. "Right now, we're just going to look at the quarterbacks we have and go from there."

There might be questions about Vick's sharpness and conditioning because he hasn't played since 2006, but he's a proven winner who led the Falcons to an NFC Championship Game and has been to three Pro Bowls. He has the NFL single-season record for yards rushing by a quarterback with 1,039 in 2006, and is third all-time. He also has passed for 11,505 yards in six seasons, with 71 TDs and 52 picks.

Singletary said the team would likely enter training camp with Shaun Hill as the No. 1 quarterback.

DOLPHINS: Tackle Vernon Carey signed a multiyear contract extension and won't become an unrestricted free agent next week.

LEGAL: A judge has entered a not guilty plea for the man accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams in a drive-by shooting.

Willie D. Clark is charged with first-degree murder and 38 other counts in the New Year's Day 2007 slaying.

Denver District Judge Christina M. Habas entered the plea on Clark's behalf Friday after rejecting defense attorneys' request for a two-month delay.

REDSKINS: Linebacker Marcus Washington was released, saving the team about $4 million as it positions itself for free agency.

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