Childress is back

Coach Brad Childress returned to Winter Park this afternoon after missing the midday practice because of an undisclosed family matter.

"I don't comment much on my family," Childress said, adding that everything was OK.

It was the second missed practice this summer for Childress, who skipped one during training camp to attend a wake for security guard Frank Foster.

"They're rare," Childress said, "but that's why you have videotape."

In other news, Childress said it is his understanding that defensive tackle Fred Evans has resolved all his legal issues in Florida and Texas and that the Vikings have no interest at this time in bringing in former Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Corey Simon for a visit.

Childress said safety Mike Doss (calf) , cornerback Mike Hawkins (rib) and linebacker Vinny Ciurciu (finger) won't play in Saturday night's exhibition game at Seattle.