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McKinnie's absence subjects him to an NFL fine

Vikings left tackle didn't show up for practice today

By Mark Craig

January 29, 2010 at 9:20PM

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Just found out from an NFL official that Vikings' left tackle Bryant McKinnie is subject to a fine for missing today's NFC Pro Bowl practice.

This is McKinnie's first Pro Bowl appearance. Apparently, he's not into practicing in shorts with no helmets or pads for about 45 minutes.

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Mark Craig

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Mark Craig has covered the NFL nearly every year since Brett Favre was a rookie back in 1991. A sports writer since 1987, he is covering his 30th NFL season out of 37 years with the Canton (Ohio) Repository (1987-99) and the Star Tribune (1999-present).