The Atlanta Falcons announced Friday their decision to release Michael Vick from the team.
The Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff released a statement on the Falcons Web site.
"The Atlanta Falcons today relinquished their contractual rights to quarterback Michael Vick." Dimitroff said.
"Michael remains suspended by the NFL. However, in the event NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell decides to reinstate Michael, we feel his best opportunity to re-engage his football career would be at another club."
Vick was drafted by the Falcons in 2001 and played six seasons with them until he was convicted with dogfighting and sentenced to 23 months in prison.
"Our entire organization sincerely hopes that Michael will continue to focus his efforts on making positive changes in his life, and we wish him well in that regard," the statement finished.
Vick moved to home confinement in Hampton in May.