With Brad Gradkowski suffering a hand injury on Sunday that resulted in him needing surgery, the Steelers were in need of quarterback depth. They found help in the form of Michael Vick.
Vick has signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh. While Vick is not the same player he was during his younger days, he still has enough to be effective and that’s what attracted the Steelers to him.
“There’s not a throw on the field he can’t make from an arm strength standpoint, he’s a very experienced guy at what he does at this point in his career. And, obviously, the mobility is still unique even at 35,” said Tomlin via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Ben Roethlisberger was among the first players to endorse the move.
“For me, it’s about any way, any person, any thing who can help this team,” Roethlisberger said. “If that’s Michael Vick, then so be it.”
Vick played in 10 games with the Jets in 2014, completing 52.9 percent of his passes with three touchdowns and two interceptions.
