Kyler apologizes for picture with Vick jersey, dog
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray expressed remorse after posting a now-deleted Instagram photo of him in a Michael Vick jersey with his pitbull.
"In no way, shape, or form do I condone animal cruelty or dogfighting," Murray said Wednesday, according to Arizona Sports.
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Vick served 21 months in federal prison after pleading guilty in 2007 to operating a dogfighting ring.
Murray, who mentioned that he grew up admiring Vick as a quarterback, said he decided to take the photo down after seeing "how it affected people."
"My dogs, Trunks and Swoosh, they both get treated like kings," Murray said.
He added: "I apologize to anybody and whoever I affected."
A former No. 1 overall pick, Murray has the Cardinals off to a 2-0 start this season. Arizona faces the undefeated San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.