McKinnie rejoins Vikes, hopes to avoid punishment
by The Associated Press

EDEN PRAIRIE -- 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.