Vikings backup quarterback Rhett Bomar proved to be pretty shifty Monday, leaving practice through a different exit to avoid the media after morning practice.
The 26-year-old Bomar, who signed with the Vikings in December, was arrested on suspicion of third-degree DUI, a gross misdemeanor early Sunday morning. He was arrested at 2:47 a.m. in downtown Mankato, and he spent the day in jail, posting a $12,000 bond before getting released Sunday night.
Coach Leslie Frazier said that Bomar addressed the team before Monday's practice and apologized for his actions. Romar then participated in the practice. However, he did not leave the field through the same exit as he and all the players do every day.
"Hopefully, he can learn from his mistake and move forward," Frazier said. "It's disappointing, but hopefully, it's something we can all learn from."
On the field, there were quite a few injuries to key players, though none were considered serious. Guard Steve Hutchinson missed some snaps with a sore shoulder, and receiver Percy Harvin sat out a couple of periods with sore ribs. Tight end Visanthe Shiancoe pulled up during a passing play, grabbing his hamstring, but he walked off the field and into the locker room with a trainer a few minutes later.
Safety Tyrell Johnson, who is competing for a starting spot at safety, missed the morning practice with a hamstring injury. Safety Simeon Castille, who suffered a leg injury Saturday, did some light running on an adjacent field, and defensive lineman Adrian Awasom was absent because he was sick.
Check out Tuesday's print edition for a story on second-year cornerback Chris Cook, who struggled with injuries last season. There will also be more news from Monday's practices.
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