Minnesota’s Moss charged

Receiver hit with pair of misdemeanor accusations

? Randy Moss walked out of jail whistling, charged with two misdemeanors instead of a felony for allegedly pushing a traffic officer a half-block with his car.

The Minnesota Vikings’ receiver won’t even miss a game.

Moss was released Wednesday from the Hennepin County jail after spending the night. He was charged with careless driving and failure to obey a traffic officer.

Police said they found a small quantity of marijuana in Moss’ car, an amount that would qualify as a petty misdemeanor, but no charge was immediately filed.

Moss, who has a history of trouble on and off the field, had been arrested on suspicion of assault with a dangerous weapon, a felony.

He whistled as he left jail and walked through a pack of reporters.

“You’ll hear my side later,” Moss said. “I was treated bad.”

After retrieving some belongings from a van, he left in a car.

Head coach Mike Tice said Moss will start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks but will be disciplined for missing part of Wednesday’s practice. He did not reveal the discipline.

Allowing Moss to play is “an appropriate course of action” based on the lesser charges.