NFL NOTEBOOK: VICK COULD LEARN FATE NEXT WEEK.

Byline: Staff and Wire Services

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick's future on -- or off -- the playing field will be determined by early next week, the Atlanta Journal- Constitution reported.

Falcons, NFL and NFL players union officials held a third day of conference calls Friday to try to resolve what to do with Vick, who was indicted Tuesday on federal dogfighting charges.

Several items need to be ironed out between all parties, but things are moving forward to where a decision will be made before Falcons players report to training camp Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed.

A paid leave of absence for Vick is one option being discussed, along with a suspension. The possibility still remains that he will be allowed to play this season.

ESPN reported Friday that the Falcons, the NFL and the NFL Players Association would urge Vick to accept a one-year suspension. NFL senior vice president Joe Browne and NFLPA executive director Gene Upshaw disputed the report.

Also: Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter was fined $141,176 by the NFL for his part in scuffle with Cincinnati offensive lineman Levi Jones on March 18 after a disagreement in the Palms hotel-casino in Las Vegas. ... Tennessee cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones won't have to appear in court until October to face charges in a strip club melee that preceded a triple shooting in Las Vegas, authorities said. ... Oakland safety Jarrod Cooper was suspended for the Raiders' first four regular-season games for violating the NFL's policy on steroids.