PHILADELPHIA — After spending 18 months in federal prison and sitting out the first two games as the final league penalty for his role in a dogfighting ring, Michael Vick is eligible to play his first regular-season game in 33 months when the Eagles host the Chiefs on Sunday.
The three-time Pro Bowl quarterback was so excited Wednesday he ran full speed in the morning walkthrough.
“I’ve been watching football from afar the last two years, and this is a dream come true to me,” Vick said.
His role is uncertain because the Eagles have a complicated situation at quarterback. Donovan McNabb did not practice Wednesday because of a broken rib that forced him to miss last Sunday’s 48-22 loss to New Orleans.
Kevin Kolb would make his second straight start if McNabb, injured in the season opener at Carolina, can’t play against the Chiefs. Kolb made his first NFL start against the Saints, throwing for 391 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.
Coach Andy Reid isn’t sure whether Vick or Jeff Garcia would be the backup quarterback. Reid wouldn’t even say that Vick is definitely playing against Kansas City. Vick said he will be in uniform, so that means he’ll at least serve as the No. 3 QB.
“One thing we do know is I’m going to be dressed up, so that’s a great opportunity,” Vick said. “This is Andy’s team. He’s a smart guy. He knows what to do and when he comes up with the game plan. If it doesn’t include me, I’m cool.”
Peterson limited in practice
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was limited in practice with a back injury, and middle linebacker E.J. Henderson did not practice because of a shoulder injury.
Hasselbeck could play Sunday
RENTON, Wash. — Matt Hasselbeck didn’t practice, and might not at all this week because of his broken rib, but Seahawks coach Jim Mora said the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback is feeling better, “so we’re not ruling him out at all” for Sunday’s game against the Bears.
“But I’m not saying he’s going to play, either, OK?” Mora added.
Adams fined; Barber “feeling good”
IRVING, Texas — Cowboys tackle Flozell Adams was fined $12,500 by the NFL for kicking Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora during Sunday night’s loss to the Giants.
“It makes me hate the Cowboys a little bit more,” said Tuck, who is nursing a shoulder injury because of the incident.
Meanwhile, running back Marion Barber (thigh) said he was “feeling good” and is hopeful of playing against Carolina on Monday night.
Footnotes.
Chargers center Nick Hardwick had surgery on his left ankle and is expected to miss eight weeks. Coach Norv Turner hinted running back LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) and rookie right guard Louis Vasquez (knee) might miss their second straight game Sunday against the Dolphins.
• Texans left guard Chester Pitts will miss the rest of the season after surgery on his right knee.
