It was thought that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had once encouraged Michael Vick to put on Philadelphia Eagles jerseys. However, Vick clarified his remarks Thursday on GQ magazine. He said putting on Michael Vick Eagles jersey is his own decision.

“I did speak with many people, but the decision to sign in Philadelphia was based on my discussions with my agent, my family and with Coach (Andy) Reid,” Vick said, “And after those discussions, it became clear to me that this was the place I wanted to play and resume my NFL career.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello also said Goodell didn’t force Vick’s hand in any way.

“Michael Vick’s decision on where to play to put himself in the best position to succeed was entirely his own,” Aiello said in an email to NFL.com. “Commissioner Goodell obviously met and spoke to Michael and his representatives as part of his decision on whether to reinstate Michael and on what terms. But the commissioner would never steer players to or away from particular teams and did not do so in this case.”

Michael Vick is glad he chose the Philadelphia Eagles, even if he had more attractive options. Vick also says in the article that he’s happy he ended up in Philadelphia because it’s “the right situation.”