"The Minnesota Vikings suspended starting cornerback Chris Cook without pay Tuesday, after the top draft choice was charged earlier in the day with felony domestic assault of his girlfriend.

According to the charges filed in Hennepin County District Court, Cook, 24, tried to choke the woman during a dispute in his Eden Prairie home early Saturday.

He posted bail of $40,000 and was released Tuesday afternoon from the Hennepin County jail, where he had been held since his arrest. His first court appearance is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday,

Team spokesman Jeff Anderson called the allegations against Cook "very disturbing and disappointing. At this time, he is suspended without pay from the team while we continue to gather information regarding the situation.""