NFL Player Loses Pay For Attending Funeral

The Minnesota Vikings docked wide receiver Troy Williamson more than $25,000 for missing last Sunday's game to attend the Monday funeral of his grandmother.Williamson is expected to appeal Minnesota's decision to withhold his paycheck, ESPN.com reported. He has 45 days to file an appeal.

The wide receiver is also dealing with another family issue. His older brother has been in and out of coma after a car accident nearly two months ago.