Vick, other NFLers to compete in Madden tournament for COVID-19 relief

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Michael Vick is among a group of current and former NFL players competing in the first-ever FOX Esports Madden NFL Invitational to raise awareness for the CDC Foundation's COVID-19 relief efforts.

The event will air live Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on FS1.

Joining Vick will be retired quarterback and FOX Sports analyst Matt Leinart, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, free-agent cornerback Orlando Scandrick, former receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James, former cornerback Antonio Cromartie, and former running back Ahman Green.

The event will be a single-elimination Madden NFL 20 tournament consisting of seven matches across three rounds. The competitors will all play remotely.