It was big news when Michael Vick was reunited with Nike and now the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback has a potentially bigger opportunity.
Vick, whose remarkable comeback is now taking place off the field, has become an equity partner in Double Eagle Holdings, the parent company of Fuse Science, a company that has produced an anti-inflammatory topical gel (EnerJel) and energy supplements.
The company is unveiling products in the coming months, and if it does well Vick obviously stands to profit. The company will market Power Drops and Energy Drops. Vitamin Drops are expected to follow.
“I thought Fuse was an excellent opportunity as far as what they bring to the table," Vick said, according to Darren Rovell of CNBC.
Per the report, Vick will be one of 17 NFL players who will have equity in the company. But Vick is the first major athlete endorsement for the company.
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