Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was returned home to Hampton on May 21 to serve the remainder of his sentence related to a dogfighting ring.

The Daily Press of Virginia reported Thursday that Vick arrived around 8:20 a.m. (et), having been released from federal prison in Leavenworth, Kansas early Wednesday morning.

Vick will spend the final two months of his 23-month sentence under house arrest after pleading guilty to federal charges stemming from operating an illegal dogfighting ring at his Virginia farm in August 2007.A raid there turned up dozens of pitbulls trained to fit, many of them emaciated and mauled. Dogs who lost their fights were hanged, drowned or electrocuted.

As part of his home confinement, Vick will wear an electronic monitoring device and can leave home for work or other court approved activities. He will be employed in a construction job as part of the work-release program.

Vick, who was once the NFL's highest-paid player with a $130 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons, is now bankrupt. Vick is formerly the face of the Falcons franchise after his selection as the top overall draft choice in 2001. He was a three-time Pro Bowl pick and twice led the Falcons to the playoffs, including a trip to the NFC title game after the 2004 season.

*Source: UPI