GLENDALE — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray apologized for his Instagram post where he wore a Michael Vick jersey and posed with his pit bull.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up before their game against the Las Vegas Raiders at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on Aug. 23, 2025.
The Arizona quarterback came under fire on Tuesday, Sept. 16, after posting the photos and taking them down after the backlash. Vick was a former NFL quarterback who was criminally charged with involvement in dogfighting rings in 2007.
“In no way, shape or form do I condone animal cruelty or dog fighting,” Murray said on Wednesday, according to Ari Meirov. “Y’all saw me wear the Michael Vick jersey, the player that I admired very much growing up… I saw it had affected people and decided to take it down.”
#Cardinals QB Kyler Murray apologized today for an IG post of him wearing a Michael Vick jersey while posing with one of his pitbulls.
“In no way, shape or form do I condone animal cruelty or dogfighting.”
Murray has taken down the post.
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— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 17, 2025
Oct 24, 2004; Kansas City, MO, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback #7 Michael Vick takes off running against the Kansas City Chiefs in 1st half action at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won the game 56-14. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2004 Jason Parkhurst
Vick played for the Atlanta Falcons before his conviction. He was suspended after pleading guilty to charges related to his involvement in dogfighting rings in 2007.
After serving 19 months in prison, he returned to the NFL in 2009 as a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Aug 27, 2007; Richmond, VA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick makes a statement after entering a guilty plea in his federal dogfighting case in Richmond, Virginia. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Cardinals’ QB Kyler Murray receives backlash for Instagram post
