The Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver’s problems with alcohol are apparently worse than he may have lead some to believe.
Michael Floyd knew his latest opportunity with the Minnesota Vikings was a chance at redemption following his DUI arrest in 2016 and one of the few chances he had remaining to continue his career in the NFL. Unfortunately, it seems as though Floyd’s time with the Vikings may be over before training camp even begins.
According to TMZ on Friday, Minnesota’s wide receiver tested positive for alcohol on numerous occasions between June 11 and 12.
"“Floyd’s alcohol monitoring system flagged 5 events during June 11th and 12th. At least three of the events were described to us as ‘high alcohol tests.’”"
He could be facing jail time if the report is proven to be true, due to the terms of his house arrest that prohibits him from consuming any alcohol. The wide receiver has also already tried to provide an excuse for his positive tests.
"“Floyd blamed the positive tests on Kombucha, a fermented tea that contains a very low amount of alcohol. Typically, Kombucha contains equal or less alcohol than a non-alcoholic beer. The issue for Floyd, his alcohol tests all came back showing a B.A.C. of between .044 and .055, which would be hard to do on Kombucha alone.”"
In response to the situation, Minnesota has released a statement of their own.
#Vikings statement on WR Michael Floydhttps://t.co/U20HmoiVKr pic.twitter.com/NpLae0cyNk
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 16, 2017
Floyd also responded to the report on Friday after being told about TMZ’s findings.
#Vikings WR Michael Floyd on TMZ report: "Totally false. The whole thing is false. You can’t believe everything TMZ says."
— Brian Murphy (@murphmedia_) June 16, 2017
Time will tell how this situation plays out, but it is not looking good for the wide receiver. It may be best for him to remain off the football field and take care of himself first anyways.
As for the Vikings, they can release Floyd without owing him any money. His one-year contract with the team does not include any guaranteed money.
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Obviously, everyone wants to see Floyd overcome his issue and succeed in Minnesota. However, his issues with alcohol may be more serious than the Vikings may have realized.