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Michael Vick was conditionally reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday and may see playing time during the regular season as early as October, reports the Associated Press.

The quarterback can immediately participate in preseason practices, workouts and meetings and can play in the final two preseason games — if he can find a team that will sign him. However, several teams have already said they would not.

Needless to say, your margin for error is extremely limited,” Goodell said in a letter to Vick. “I urge you to take full advantage of the resources available to support you and to dedicate yourself to rebuilding your life and your career. If you do this, the NFL will support you.”

Goodell suspended Vick indefinitely in August 2007 after the former Atlanta Falcons QB admitted financing the “Bad Newz Kennels” dogfighting operation. Goodell said then that Vick must show remorse and signs that he has changed before he would consider reinstating him.

Once the season begins, Vick may participate in all team activities except games, and Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by Week 6 (Oct. 18-19).

I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to commissioner Goodell for allowing me to be readmitted to the National Football League,” Vick said through agent Joel Segal. “I fully understand that playing football in the NFL is a privilege, not a right, and I am truly thankful for the opportunity I have been given.”

As you can imagine, the last two years have given me time to re-evaluate my life, mature as an individual and fully understand the terrible mistakes I have made in the past and what type of life I must lead moving forward.”

Again, I want to thank the commissioner for the chance to return to the game I love and the opportunity to become an example of positive change.”

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