T.O. Uses Twitter to Stick Up for Vick

Outspoken Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens is letting Twitter do the talking for him when it comes to defending former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, who just finished serving a 23-month prison sentence for his role in a dog-fighting operation and is reportedly facing a four-game suspension from the National Football League if he signs with a team.

Owens sent this tweet on Sunday evening, according to USA Today: “Who’s w/me on the Vick situation? All n favor, lemme get a tweet 2 support Mike Vick! He did the time 4 the crime! Let the guy play!!”

And several NFL players responded.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald: “im in support of mike vick too man.I wanna c him back in action being the human highlight film he is.Im with ya bro.”

Minnesota Vikings tight end Visanthe Shiancoe: “Never heard him complain or wine… I respect him. Let the man play.”

Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett: “he did time and lost his shoe deal, and paid fines. Dear Commissioner please reinstate mike vick. PLEASE.”

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson: “Don’t agree with 4 games, 23 months is enough…He will not be able 2 vote anymore. He has lost enough, allow the man 2 move on with his life. We dnt have a heaven or a hell 2 put him n.”

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