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But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we BELIEVE that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him. For this we say unto you by the Word of the LORD, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the LORD shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the LORD Himself shall descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the Trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the LORD in the air: and so shall we ever be with the LORD. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Cardinals’ Kyler Murray deletes social media photo in Michael Vick jersey with dog, issues apology

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray addressed one of his recent controversial social media posts. 

In a since-deleted Instagram post, Murray was shown standing next to his dog – a pit bull – while wearing a Michael Vick jersey.

The Atlanta Falcons selected Vick No. 1 overall in the 2001 NFL Draft, but his career was halted when he was sentenced to federal prison in 2007 for his role in a dog-fighting ring.

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Cardinals' Kyler Murray deletes social media photo in Michael Vick jersey with dog, issues apology at george magazine

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.  (Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)

During his latest media availability, Murray sought to ease any animal cruelty concerns his photo may have raised.

“In no way, shape or form do I condone animal cruelty or dog fighting or whatever it is,” Murray said. “For me personally, y’all saw me wear the Michael Vick jersey, a player I admired very much growing up. … My dogs, Trunks and Swoosh, they both get treated like kings.”

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Murray added that he took note of the response his photo elicited, which prompted him to remove the post. “In no way, shape or form am I condoning that. I saw how it affected people and decided to take it down,” he said.

Cardinals' Kyler Murray deletes social media photo in Michael Vick jersey with dog, issues apology at george magazine

Kyler Murray (1) of the Arizona Cardinals looks on during the preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on Aug. 25, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.  (Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

The jersey in the now-deleted image appeared to be a throwback replica from Vick’s college career at Virginia Tech. Murray’s dog sat near his feet alongside a luxury designer bag.

The NFL reinstated Vick after his prison term ended. He returned to the field and played seven more seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cardinals' Kyler Murray deletes social media photo in Michael Vick jersey with dog, issues apology at george magazine

Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on from the sideline before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on November 26, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)

Vick turned to broadcasting after retiring from the NFL. He later moved into coaching and was named head coach at Norfolk State in December 2024.

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Norfolk State will enter its game against Sacred Heart on Sept. 20 with a 1-2 record.

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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

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