McKinnie enters his plea

Vikings left tackle Bryant McKinnie pleaded not guilty Monday morning to all charges stemming from his Feb. 24 arrest outside a Miami nightclub.

McKinnie now faces an April 11 hearing in Miami-Dade (Fla.) County Court to determine whether the case will proceed to trial. He faces four charges, including felony battery, after police found him fighting with a member of the club's security detail.

"Bryant entered a not-guilty plea, and we are moving forward," said Larry Kerr, McKinnie's attorney.

The NFL is watching the case closely and will levy some form of discipline unless the case is dropped. McKinnie is a repeat offender of the league's personal conduct policy, which mandates fines and suspensions for players who are arrested more than once.

McKinnie has been arrested four times since joining the Vikings in 2002. Charges were dropped in two instances, and he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct in 2005.

The Vikings agreed to terms with a pair of players Monday: defensive lineman Ellis Wyms and linebacker Dallas Sartz.

Wyms, who will sign a one-year contract worth about $1 million, has played defensive tackle and defensive end during his seven-year career. He spent last season with Seattle after playing for Tampa Bay from 2001 to 2006 and has amassed 16.5 career sacks.

Another possibility to add more depth is veteran Darrion Scott, an unrestricted free agent who has yet to sign with another team. Scott is recovering from a broken foot but would be healthy in time for training camp.

Sartz, meanwhile, last played in 2006 for the University of Southern California. He was Washington's fifth-round draft pick in 2007 but was a final cut from the roster.

• The Vikings opened the offseason strength and conditioning program Monday.

• Defensive end Corey Smith, who visited Winter Park last week, re-signed with the Detroit Lions.

Staff writer Judd Zulgad contributed to this notebook.