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Details of the arrest
Floyd’s legal troubles began in college. In 2010, he was cited for underage drinking, and in March 2011, he was arrested for DUI in South Bend, Indiana, with a blood-alcohol content (BAC) nearly twice the legal limit. This led to an indefinite suspension from Notre Dame’s football team, lifted in August 2011 after he complied with team and legal requirements. His most significant legal issue occurred on December 12, 2016, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scottsdale police found Floyd unconscious behind the wheel of his 2017 Cadillac Escalade at 2:48 a.m., with the engine running and his foot on the brake, obstructing an intersection. Officers noted slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and an alcohol odor. Floyd initially claimed he had one or two drinks, later admitting to consuming wine on the team plane or at a hotel. He refused a blood test, leading to a search warrant; his BAC was 0.217, nearly three times Arizona’s legal limit of 0.08. He faced seven charges, including two counts of DUI, obstructing a roadway, and failure to obey a police officer.Details of how the criminal case proceeded
The case progressed swiftly due to Arizona’s strict DUI laws. On December 14, 2016, the Cardinals released Floyd, a unanimous decision by coach Bruce Arians, general manager Steve Keim, and President Michael Bidwill, citing his arrest and inconsistent performance. On December 15, the New England Patriots claimed him off waivers. In February 2017, Floyd pleaded guilty to one count of second-offense extreme DUI (BAC 0.15–0.19), with six other charges dismissed. He was sentenced to 120 days: 24 days in Maricopa County Jail, 96 days of house arrest, 30 hours of community service, $5,115.99 in fines, and a court-directed alcohol education program. His Arizona driver’s license was suspended for one year. In June 2017, while on house arrest with the Minnesota Vikings, Floyd tested positive for alcohol (BAC 0.055) after drinking kombucha tea, unaware it contained alcohol. This violation led to an additional day in jail and five more days of house arrest.
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Floyd’s 2016 DUI cost him his Cardinals tenure and likely impacted his free-agent prospects, as he was in his contract year. Despite joining the Patriots, he was inactive for Super Bowl LI, though he earned a ring. His later stints with the Vikings, Saints, Redskins, and Ravens (2017–2019) were brief, and he was released by the Ravens in August 2019, marking the end of his NFL career.Where Are They Now?
As of 2025, Floyd, now 35, has maintained a low profile. There are no recent reports on his activities suggesting he has stepped away from the public eye. X posts from 2017 reflect mixed sentiments: some fans supported his redemption with the Patriots, while others criticized his actions and release from Arizona. His case highlights the consequences of repeated alcohol-related offenses for athletes. Arizona’s tough DUI stance and Floyd’s high-profile status amplified scrutiny, costing him a promising career trajectory. For athletes, Floyd’s story underscores the need for responsible decision-making and the lasting impact of legal missteps on professional opportunities.Firm Accolades
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