The Pittsburgh Steelers needed some insurance at quarterback, and Michael Vick needed a job.
The two sides came together after they met Tuesday morning for a physical, as Vick signed a one-year deal, the team announced. In a corresponding move, Bruce Gradkowski was placed on injured reserve after suffering a finger injury in the preseason game on Saturday against the Green Bay Packers.
All that was left behind Ben Roethlisberger at quarterback was Landry Jones, who has struggled thus far in the preseason.
Vick, who turned 35 this summer, spent last season with the New York Jets and completed 64-of-121 passes for 604 yards with three TDs and two INTs in 10 games (three starts). He also rushed for 153 yards on 26 carries (5.9 average) with no touchdowns.
Roethlisberger said Tuesday he'd be fine with Vick as a teammate even though Big Ben is a big dog advocate. Vick's dog-fighting past might have been years ago, but he still riles up some fans whenever his name is brought up.
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