McKinnie rejoins Vikes, hopes to avoid punishment

May/21/08 06:58 PM Filed in: Bryant McKinnie
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Bryant McKinnie is back with the Vikings, hoping he won't have to leave.

After attending a court hearing in Florida the day before, McKinnie joined his teammates in Minnesota. He took part in Wednesday's offseason workout, one of the voluntary-but-expected spring practices known as "organized team activities." McKinnie has pleaded not guilty to charges one felony and three misdemeanors stemming from a fight outside a Miami nightclub in February.

He declined to discuss his legal situation after practice, but said it's been a "learning experience" for him.

McKinnie said he wouldn't "make any speculations" about whether he'll face a suspension from the NFL, but that he's hoping to be with the Vikings all season.

(ap.com)