The Facts:
The Eagles have longer than three days after the Super Bowl to decide if they want to keep Vick without having to pay a guaranteed $3 million. The Eagles quarterback is due that amount on Feb. 6, but the team is likely to buy time until the start of free agency on March 11 because of a provision in Vick's contract. The Eagles would only owe him the money if no one else picked him up or if someone signed him for less than $3 million, per an NFL source.
Reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
It was first reported by CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora that the Eagles weren't likely to make a decision on whether to release Vick by Feb. 6. New HC Chip Kelly said last week that he had yet to make a decision on Vick. Kelly met with Vick in person a day after he was formally announced as the new coach on Jan. 17. As Inquirer staffer Jeff McLane reminded readers, Vick's 2013 base salary is $15.5 million. The Eagles aren't expected to pay Vick that amount even if they plan on keeping him. Kelly also has Nick Foles on his roster. He recently said he is a fan of the rookie quarterback. Still, there is speculation that Kelly may be looking for a signal caller other than Vick of Foles to run his offense. The provision in Vick's contract allows the Eagles some additional time without taking a $3 million hit to their salary cap.
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