With the news that Michael Vick has been reinstated by the NFL on a conditional basis, the next step is for him to find a new home. Where will Vick land? We take a tour around the league to see which clubs might be interested in signing him.

Interest level: Probable

New England Patriots — It’s known that the Patriots did have significant interest in trading for Pacman Jones last offseason, and their trading for Randy Moss in 2007, which couldn’t look more brilliant in hindsight, is evidence of their willingness to take chances on troubled players. The problem here is mostly personnel-related. They already have Tom Brady and a promising, young backup quarterback in Kevin O’Connell. They also have arguably the deepest RB stable in the league. Unless they envision Vick as a receiver, it will be tough to squeeze him in. Additionally, owner Robert Kraft would have to sign off on his move, which could be Bill Belichick’s biggest obstacle, assuming he’s interested.

New York Jets — We know that owner Woody Johnson likes his toys, and the Jets’ dearth of impact performers on offense opens the possibility of them taking on Vick for a jack-of-all-trades role. There’s also the thought that signing Vick could give them leverage in the contract dispute they have with multitalented RB Leon Washington. GM Mike Tannenbaum will consider anything, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise if he considers Vick.

St. Louis Rams — St. Louis could actually be a very interesting landing spot for Vick. Current starting QB Marc Bulger is facing a now-or-never situation under center after going straight downhill the last two seasons after signing a hefty new contract. The new brain trust in St. Louis is not responsible for signing Bulger to his huge extension and could be looking for his successor. Bulger’s backup, former first-round pick Kyle Boller, has a strong arm but has been unable to stay healthy, and when he’s been healthy, he’s made too many mistakes. Brock Berlin and Keith Null should be considered null and void as possible QBs of the future. Billy Devaney is said to be very intrigued by Vick. The Rams could do worse than Vick as an interesting alternative, and another interesting story line might help out at the box office.

Interest level: Possible

Baltimore Ravens — They already have three quarterbacks they like in Joe Flacco, Troy Smith and John Beck. Flacco emerged as the entrenched No. 1 as a rookie. Smith is an intriguing prospect. Beck knows Cam Cameron’s system. GM Ozzie Newsome has shown he will give players a second chance and roll the dice on exciting players who have some character questions. Vick might be viewed as a nice security blanket and an alternative wildcat threat.

Cleveland Browns — Yes, the Browns have Derek Anderson and former first-round pick Brady Quinn. But the current regime of Eric Mangini and George Kokinis did not draft either passer. The Browns would have to be considered long shots to get in the mix, but it is not out of the realm of possibility.

Dallas Cowboys — Although Jerry Jones last week said that the Cowboys continue to have no interest in signing Vick, that could change. Jones is a P.R. genius, and he would find a way to spin this into a positive — if Vick came to Dallas. For now, though, it appears unlikely, even though Jones always has had a soft spot for scrambling quarterbacks. Tony Romo has not been able to win the big game and has choked under pressure, so there is a chance that Jones changes his mind.

Houston Texans — Gary Kubiak likes to work with quarterbacks, and this could be his chance to work with a talent like Vick at a discounted rate. Matt Schaub hasn’t been able to stay healthy, which could be a consideration. The team signed Rex Grossman to take a look-see at him, so it’s possible they could do the same with Vick.

Kansas City Chiefs — The Chiefs are thin on offensive weapons, and adding a versatile talent like Vick would add a new dimension to their scheme. He wouldn’t be more than a specialty player, but Vick’s mere presence would make Kansas City’s offense more formidable. Plus, GM Scott Pioli and coach Todd Haley won’t tolerate any nonsense from him, making this a low-risk move. But Vick would have to sign a low-cost, team-friendly deal with a no-tolerance mistake policy and accept a No. 2 role behind Matt Cassel.

Miami Dolphins —The “Wildcat” alignment couldn’t jibe with Vick’s unique talents better. Furthermore, the club’s strong leadership — among coaches, players and management — could roll the dice with minimal risk. But owner Stephen Ross’ major steps toward making game day a more fan-friendly experience doesn’t bode well for Vick and the hoards of protesters his signing would potentially lure to South Florida. Also, the drafting of athletic QB Pat White makes Vick’s arrival in Miami less likely.

New Orleans Saints — Head coach Sean Payton can never have enough weapons on offense. To be sure, he could be creative in how he uses Vick, but it seems very unlikely that Vick will end up in New Orleans. The Saints’ offense is already one of the league’s best, and there’s no need to tamper with it.

Oakland Raiders — Al Davis typically isn’t scared off by character concerns. He loves speed, and Vick showed plenty of it in the first stage of his career, although it’s unclear what kind of shape he’s in today. It still seems unlikely that he’d end up in Oakland, but Davis may be intrigued.

Pittsburgh Steelers — The defending Super Bowl champs have Ben Roethlisberger entrenched as their starter, and they like the athletic Dennis Dixon enough to consider him their No. 2 for this year. It is believe that Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert were interested in adding Pat White as a speed complement to Roethlisberger last April, but missed out on the athletic young quarterback. Given that, it is possible the Steelers could enter the mix, if the Rooneys sign off on it.

San Francisco 49ers — There have been somewhat mixed signals regarding Vick in the Bay Area. While head coach Mike Singletary has indicated that taking on Vick’s baggage would probably be too big a cross to bear, he also at times has admitted the challenge could be worth the trouble. Shaun Hill, the projected front-runner for now over Alex Smith for the No. 1 QB job, barely passes the eyeball test and has limited arm strength. If Smith indeed continues to emerge as a serious threat to Hill, it would lessen the likelihood of Vick coming on board, considering the mutual first-round pedigrees of Smith and Vick. But that’s a big “if,” considering Smith’s well-documented shoulder issues.

Interest level: Doubtful

Arizona Cardinals — After re-signing him for two more years, the Cardinals remain firmly committed to Kurt Warner as the starting quarterback. Behind Warner, they feel good about both Matt Leinart, a former first-round pick whom they’re not ready to give up on at all, and Brian St. Pierre, who has supposedly been promised a legitimate shot at challenging Leinart for the backup job. Vick’s unique athleticism no doubt would pique head coach Ken Whisenhunt’s considerable creative curiosity. But his QB cupboard is already filled to the brim.

Atlanta Falcons — Owner Arthur Blank has said Vick will never play for the Falcons again. Vick lied about his involvement in dogfighting straight to Blank’s face, burning every bridge that leads him back to Atlanta. Not to mention the fact that this franchise appears secure at the QB position based on Matt Ryan’s stellar debut in 2008.

Buffalo Bills —The Bills, traditionally one of the more conservative clubs in the NFL, have already made one splashy and controversial move this offseason by signing Terrell Owens. GM Russ Brandon overlooked character when he signed Owens to a big-money deal even though there was little interest from other teams. Trent Edwards has had issues with injury. When the team traded Jason Peters to Philly, the offensive line became less athletic. Despite these facts leading some to believe the Bills could be in the mix, Brandon told the Buffalo News that his team will not pursue Vick. "We wouldn't have any interest at this time," said Brandon. "We're comfortable with our roster as it stands right now."

Carolina Panthers — The Panthers could use some insurance in case QB Jake Delhomme struggles, but Carolina just isn’t a good fit for Vick. GM Marty Hurney doesn’t have much salary-cap space, and he’s not going to spend money on a risky flier like Vick. Additionally, team owner Jerry Richardson has been burned by poor character in the past, so there is no way he signs off on such a deal.

Chicago Bears — Newly acquired Jay Cutler would appear to have an ironclad lock on the starting QB job for the next decade, as long as he stays healthy. The situation behind him isn’t nearly as set, with neither Caleb Hanie nor Brett Basanez appearing to be anything more than a career backup at best. While other landing spots appear more likely, there is a line of thinking that Lovie Smith’s willingness to grant second chances and his strong relationship with new Vick mentor Tony Dungy could make Vick a possible fit for the Bears.

Cincinnati Bengals — Carson Palmer is clearly the starter, although there are some concerns about how he will come back from the elbow injury that limited him to four games last year. The backup QB position isn’t a strength in Cincy, with J.T. O’Sullivan and Jordan Palmer. Mike Brown and Marvin Lewis have rolled the dice on talents with character concerns in the past, so this tandem clearly wouldn’t be deterred by Vick’s baggage. However, Brown said Wednesday that the Bengals would not attempt to sign Vick.

Denver Broncos — An offensive guru like head coach Josh McDaniels could find a good way to utilize Vick, but he’s probably been wrapped up in enough controversy for one offseason and isn’t looking to stir up more. The Broncos are much more concerned about their defense than adding another weapon to an already solid offense.

Detroit Lions — The Lions need bad publicity like they need a locker-room fire at Ford Field. Coming off an 0-16 season with a new coaching staff and with new QB Matthew Stafford making big bucks, there is no room for Vick on Detroit’s roster.

Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers is locked up for a long time to come after doing an admirable job in his first full season under center replacing Packers legend Brett Favre. As for the backups, the Packers have invested heavily in draft picks Brian Brohm and Matt Flynn behind Rodgers, making extremely unlikely a move for Vick by a general manager (Ted Thompson) who generally avoids free-agent moves and trades like the plague.

Indianapolis Colts — How’s this for irony: If Tony Dungy, one of the most respected moral authorities in NFL history, was still head coach of the Colts, there’s a chance Vick could land in Indianapolis. Dungy recently told PFW that he would absolutely want Vick on his team if he were running an organization, having had a positive and uplifting meeting with the troubled quarterback near the conclusion of his dogfighting sentence. Alas, Dungy is no longer in Indy, and the Colts’ offense has been too good for too long for new skipper Jim Caldwell to want to mess with it.

Jacksonville Jaguars — New GM Gene Smith stressed the importance of building the club with high-character players at his introductory press conference and has followed through by cutting ties with the majority of the Jags’ quarrelsome individuals. Signing Vick would undermine everything he has strived to accomplish this offseason.

Minnesota Vikings — If the Vikings have not enjoyed their Brett Favre-driven media explosion, imagine what might happen if Vick were to enter the picture. It’s just not likely at all. The Vikings already have a Vick-esque talent: His name is Percy Harvin.

New York Giants — In the wake of the Plaxico Burress gun case, the Giants don’t need more bad publicity, and last week they explicitly said they have no interest in adding Vick.

Philadelphia Eagles — The Eagles don’t appear to be serious contenders for Vick, even though a decision must be made on Donovan McNabb after 2010.

San Diego Chargers — GM A.J. Smith usually avoids bringing in high-profile players with character issues, which is exactly what Vick is. Plus, the Chargers are pretty well set at the skill positions and already have a speedy offensive threat in Darren Sproles. Taking a gamble on Vick and possibly upsetting the team chemistry is not something the Bolts are looking to do at this point.

Seattle Seahawks — Vick’s obvious connection with Jim Mora from their days together in Atlanta can’t be overlooked. At the moment — with Matt Hasselbeck and Seneca Wallace locked in as the first- and second-stringers, respectively — it would appear Vick would be totally off the Seahawks’ radar screen. But Hasselbeck turns 34 in September and is coming off a bulging disc that limited him to a career-low nine starts last season, and the long-term future of Wallace, who interestingly shares a lot of Vick’s athletic traits, figures to be with another team. That said, Mora’s supposed dislike for Vick lessens the chances he'll wind up in Seattle.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — “We weigh every option when it comes to players,” said Bucs GM Mark Dominik at a June luncheon, “and I can honestly say we’ve done our due diligence on Michael Vick and we’re not interested.” Enough said.

Tennessee Titans — Kerry Collins is entrenched as the starter for this year. Vince Young is still viewed as an option for the future. Patrick Ramsey has worked with offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger in the past, which means he’s likely to make the roster. There doesn’t appear to be room for Vick.

Washington Redskins — It makes some sense for a few reasons. Start with ownership. Daniel Snyder always has loved the high-profile signing (Albert Haynesworth was the most recent), and with Jason Campbell and Jim Zorn appearing to be on a one-year trial, it would make sense to bring in an alternative plan. Vick is from nearby in Virginia and would be an interesting element to add to the rough-and-tumble NFC East. As a sidenote, Jason Campbell is represented by Joel Segal, as is Vick, and that could work either way. However, the team's personnel boss Vinny Cerrato has gone on the record as saying the team has no interest in signing Vick.

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