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Kyler Murray Apologizes After Posting Michael Vick Jersey Photo With Dog

The image drew criticism because Michael Vick’s 2007 dogfighting case made the pairing with Murray’s pit bull especially sensitive.

Overview

  • Murray deleted the Instagram photos and limited comments after online blowback to the jersey-and-dog photoshoot.
  • At his Wednesday media session, he said he does not condone animal cruelty or dogfighting and expressed regret for causing offense.
  • He noted he admired Vick growing up and emphasized that his dogs, Trunks and Swoosh, are well cared for.
  • Coverage recalled that Vick pleaded guilty in 2007 in connection with a dogfighting ring and served about 21 months in federal prison.
  • Reports say a fan account that highlighted the photos was allegedly blocked by Murray, and it remains unclear whether the Cardinals urged him to remove the post; no team or league discipline has been reported.