AdAge.com is reporting that former NFL quarterback Michael Vick–jailed for funding a dog-fighting ring – is in talks to become a PETA spokesman.

“I’m familiar with [the plan],” Dan Shannon, director of youth outreach and campaigns for PETA, was quoted on AdAge.com.

“We have been in discussions with Michael Vick, with his management team, about the possibility of him putting out a public-service announcement with PETA when he’s out of jail.

“We want him to discourage people from taking part in dog-fighting. I can do it until I’m blue in the face and it might not convince anybody. Michael Vick sure can. He can say, ‘Look, I did it, I was wrong, and it ruined my career.’”

Update: Rich Thomaselli of Adage.com is reporting that talks between Vick and PETA broke down after pyscological evaluations of Vick.

According to Dan Shannon, director of youth outreach and campaigns for PETA,  it appears there is ”zero chance” that this deal will happen at the present time.

Source: AdAge.com – 2:15 p.m. et – Updated May 3 6:34 p.m. et