McKinnie Forfeits Pro Bowl Check

The National Football League announced Minnesota Vikings’ left tackle Bryant McKinnie has forfeited his $22,500 game check and is required to reimburse the NFL for $4,285.13 for Pro Bowl expenses after being removed from the NFC team roster.

McKinnie has stated a few times on his Twitter that he was in the process of withdrawing from the game, but league officials say he was removed from the roster.

The NFL said the “Competition Committee will review this matter to determine whether additional steps should be taken to deter this type of conduct.”

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