ITHACA, NY — This Thursday, Jan. 27, Michael Vick’s first paid endorsement contract since he got out of prison will be made public. Meanwhile, Ben Roethlisberger is getting ready for his third Super Bowl. Is all forgiven?

In the case of Vick — maybe. Unequal Technologies, the company that manufactured the vest Vick wore after returning from a rib injury, signed Vick...