Vick given thumbs up

  • Last Updated: August 12 2012, 12:30 BST

Quarterback Michael Vick was cleared of serious injury after hurting his left thumb in the Philadelphia Eagles' opening pre-season fixture.

MIchael Vick: Philadelphia QB suffered thumb injury on first appearance of pre-season
MIchael Vick: Philadelphia QB suffered thumb injury on first appearance of pre-season

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Vick accidentally hit his centre Jason Kelce's helmet while passing in the second quarter of the Eagles' 24-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field.

He left the field and did not return but the NFL's official website reported an X-ray showed no break.

"I heard a pop, and I didn't know if it was my thumb or from the collision," Vick told The Associated Press.

"I was hoping it wasn't anything severe. I should practice on Saturday."