Hampton, VA (My Sportsbook) - Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has been released from a federal prison in Kansas and is reportedly on his way back to Virginia to serve the remainder of his sentence related to a dogfighting ring.

The Daily Press of Virginia cited a source as saying Vick was released from prison in Leavenworth, Kansas at about 4 a.m. (ct). The paper said Vick and his fiancee were able to avoid the large media contingent at the prison by leaving through a different gate.

According to the report, Vick and his fiancee are expected to drive back to Virginia, where he will serve home confinement for about two months.

Vick spent 19 months at the federal prison after surrendering to authorities in November 2007. In August 2007, he pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a dogfighting operation conducted at a house owned by Vick in Surry County, Virginia.

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.

Following his home confinement, Vick will be released from federal custody but will remain on probation for three years.

The former Pro Bowl selection did not admit to killing any dogs personally or gambling on the fights. The summary of facts accompanying the plea agreement said Vick was aware four dogs were killed in 2002 and six to eight dogs were killed as a result of the "collective efforts" of Vick and two of his co-defendants.

According to the agreement, Vick and his co-defendants -- Tony Taylor, Quanis Phillips and Purnell Peace -- "rolled" or "tested" Bad Newz Kennels dogs in 2002 by putting them through fighting sessions to determine which ones were good fighters.

Shortly following Vick's guilty plea, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell imposed an indefinite suspension on Vick, who is expected to ask for reinstatement in the near future.

Goodell said on Tuesday during the owners' meetings in Florida that he would wait until after the legal process has run its course before making any decisions on Vick.

Regarding Vick's future in the NFL, Falcons owner Arthur Blank said it would not be in Atlanta.

"As Michael nears the completion of his sentence, I wish the best for him and his family," Blank said in a statement. "It is my sincere hope that he has learned from his mistakes and will move forward in a productive and positive manner.

"The Falcons maintain Michael's contractual rights for now, but he will not be playing for us in the future. In the event NFL commissioner Roger Goodell decides to reinstate Michael to the NFL, we feel his best opportunity to re- engage his football career would be at another club.

"From a personal standpoint; I will continue to be supportive of Michael in any way that would be positive, constructive and helpful."

Vick was the face of the Falcons franchise after his selection as the top overall draft choice in 2001, and was once the NFL's highest-paid player. 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.