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New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora missed a practice and coach Tom Coughlin doesn't know why.

Umenyiora attended team meetings on Monday morning at the Giants headquarters. However, he left unexpectedly, didn't talk to Coughlin before leaving and didn't return for practice.

General manager Jerry Reese sent a text message to Umenyiora to ask him if he was all right. The two-time Pro Bowler said he was OK, but didn't explain why he left.

The absence will be considered unexcused, so Umenyiora likely will be fined.