Former Falcon Lands in Philadelpia

By Jonathan Shapiro

Atlanta, GA – At his press conference today, Michael Vick expressed gratitude to the Eagles organization and says he's a changed a man.

VICK: "I want to do whatever is necessary and be the best ambassador for the NFL."

Reaction from the fans we talked to was mostly positive.

They were glad to see Vick moving on.

Tony Trose, the owner of Famous Pub and Sports Palace in Dekalb, is glad he's back.

TROSE: "Anytime someone can right a ship that's gone wrong I think it's great. All dog lovers are going to boo him and all people who love football and don't care are going to cheer him."

Nonetheless some are still getting used to the idea of Vick in another jersey.

John Inman, a Falcons season ticket holder for the last 15 years, says it'll be odd.

Ultimately though, he understands the decision.

INMAN: "It would have been tough here.You would have had PETA out.I think this is the last place he'd want to be himself."

But what the reception will be like later this year when Vick and the Eagles play the Falcons in the Georgia Dome is anyone's guess.

For WABE News, I'm Jonathan Shapiro.