Some football fans just do not want Michael Vick to be able to move on from his dog fighting past. Vick, who was one of the most exciting players to watch in the history of the NFL at his peak, is scheduled to be honored this Sunday by the Atlanta Falcons when they take on the New Orleans Saints. However there are thousands of fans who don’t want it to happen and have created a petition to stop it.

A petition on Change.org was created to stop the Falcons from inviting him to the game. As of earlier today, the petition had 8,000 signatures in less than 24 hours.

“By inviting Michael Vick to participate in a ceremony on Sunday, the Falcons are honoring a convicted dogfighter who profited from cruelty to animals for years,” the page reads. “Please sign this petition and let the Falcons know that NFL fans do not support Vick and do not condone his actions.”

We all know how his tenure in Atlanta ended and even though Vick paid his debts and has been a great guy by all accounts since, these fools just don’t want him to put it behind him. There is no reason for any fan to continue hating Vick like this for bad decisions he made roughly a decade ago. I surely hope the team ignores the petition.

Just earlier this month, Vick said he wanted to retire as a member of the Falcons. “With the city, the respect and the love was all there. It was genuine. When I think about my career and what I’m identified with, it is the Atlanta Falcons,” he said. “Maybe there are some conversations that need to be had. I look forward to it because that’s what’s dear in my heart. I’m just being honest and candid.”

Written by @IamJoeSports

H/t Sporting News