MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie was arrested on suspicion of a pair of misdemeanors early Monday morning at a Minneapolis gas station.
McKinnie, 26, was held on suspicion of disorderly conduct and obstructing the legal process, according to jail documents. He was freed on $50 bail at 6:38 a.m.
Also arrested was rookie guard Marcus Johnson, 23, on suspicion of the same charges. The Vikings drafted Johnson from Ole Miss at pick No. 49 this year.
A team spokesman reached early Monday said that he had not heard of the incident and had no comment on it. He did not immediately return a telephone call later Monday.
Minneapolis police spokesman Ron Reier said McKinnie and Johnson were arrested after officers were called to clear out a large crowd from Bobby & Steve's Auto World on Washington Avenue near downtown Minneapolis.
Messages left with McKinnie's agent, Ben Dogra, were not immediately returned Monday morning.
A witness told WCCO-AM that McKinnie was offended by a comment by a fellow player and a scuffle resulted.
Jail records indicate Johnson was released 2 minutes after McKinnie.
McKinnie and Johnson were scheduled to appear on court Monday in Minneapolis.