McKinnie's status is yet to be determined

McKinnie's status is yet to be determined


It’s safe to say that nothing has been decided definitively on OLT Bryant McKinnie, who faces charges related to a brawl outside a Miami nightclub. But it’s also clear that the team is very disappointed in its left tackle. When asked if McKinnie remains one of the “core” Vikings, which were head coach Brad Childress’ words in the past, Childress refused to say that McKinnie fell under that category. The team could cut McKinnie — witness the Koren Robinson situation in May 2006 when the receiver signed a three-year, $12.7 million deal and was cut three months later when he was arrested for drunken driving. Cutting McKinnie would be a massive blow, but it would fall in line with Childress’ hard-line stance on player conduct and accountability. The team will continue to investigate and gather facts on the matter but could act swiftly if McKinnie is convicted.

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