Michael Vick and his wife join VH1 series

Former Atlanta Falcon Michael Vick and his wife, Kijafa, have joined the cast of a new VH1 series called “Baller Wives” set in Miami. The show debuts Aug. 14.

VH1 pitches this variation of “WAGS” and “Basketball Wives” thusly:

“From the sidelines to the social frontlines, VH1’s ‘Baller Wives’ will highlight these pro athletes and their wives as they navigate love, family, business and balling in the world where relationships are complicated and the competition between neighbors is thick. While the men may call the shots on the field, it’s the ladies who truly run the game.”

The Vicks were married in 2012 and have two daughters with a third child on the way. The show has characterized Kijafa as the “queen bee” of the group who “knows everyone’s secrets.”

Michael Vick just officially retired after 13 seasons and was given a send off by the Falcons earlier this month, which was naturally controversial.

Atlantans are still much split over Vick and his legacy. He was recently ranked the No. 2 best quarterback in Falcons’ history but the discovery of his years of overseeing a dog fighting ring besmirched his reputation and placed him in prison for 18 months during the peak of his career. Alas, his time with the Falcons was over.

But since then, Vick has worked hard to rebuild his reputation and has worked extensively to lobby against dog fighting and rectify his past sins. Some people have forgiven him. Others never will.

So his presence on the show will likely draw curious viewers.