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Mike Vick, Steve Smith, Justin Forsett ready for retirement

Life after football hits some NFL players harder than others.

Michael Vick, Steve Smith and Justin Forsett are adjusting to their post-NFL careers in different ways.

Vick, the dynamic four-time Pro Bowl quarterback who was honored with a retirement ceremony by the Atlanta Falcons last week, isn't hanging up the cleats just yet. He signed with the American Flag Football League as both a player and adviser for the 7-on-7 organization that debuts in 2018. He's planning to play in a demonstration game Tuesday at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, California.

"I think it's great being a retired NFL player (and having) another outlet, to have a chance to go play football and be competitive," Vick told The Associated Press.