Sports Thread #2 For 9/30/09: After Dropping Him, Nike Resigns Michael Vick

From AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin

Just how they left Kobe (though they never broke the contract with him) and came back to him, they do the same here.

Michael Vick is back with Nike more than two years after the company severed ties over the quarterback's involvement in a dogfighting ring.

The managing director of the agency that represents Vick announced the deal Wednesday while participating on a panel at the Sports Sponsorship Symposium. Michael Principe of BEST referred questions to Vick's agent, Joel Segal, who did not return calls from The Associated Press.

Segal told SportsBusiness Journal that Vick will wear Nike shoes, gear and apparel, but would not reveal the terms of the agreement

"Mike has had a great relationship with Nike and is excited to be part of the Nike team again," Segal said.

They only want you when they need.

But hey, it's a business.