The Facts:
After a visit to NFLShop.com to check on Vick merchandise, CNBC's Darren Rovell noticed he couldn't find anything. Rovell called the NFL and asked them why they had made this decision. "We have suspended sales of Vick-related merchandise on our official league e-commerce site, NFLShop.com," NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told Rovell. "This includes Vick jerseys and collectible items such as autographed balls and other memorabilia."
Reported by The National Football Post
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
McCarthy told Rovell the decision was made because it was "not appropriate under the circumstances." The suspension will take place for the immediate future. But this isn't just an NFLShop thing. Reebok, the league's jersey supplier, won't be distributing Vick jerseys at retail. In a statement, Reebok explained: "While we respect the legal process we find the allegations against Mr. Vick too disturbing to ignore, therefore, we have decided to immediately suspend selling Vick NFL product, both at retail and on-line through the Reebok website. In addition, Reebok has honored retail cancellations of Vick NFL jerseys. ..." More on Vick as developments warrant.
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