Michael Floyd to Patriots: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

December 15, 2016   ·   Mike Chiari   ·   Jump to comments

Following his surprising release by the Arizona Cardinals, wide receiver Michael Floyd was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots, the team announced Thursday. 
ESPN's Field Yates first reported the news.  

The Cards cut Floyd on Wednesday, two days after he was arrested and charged with two counts of driving under the influence. He was found unconscious behind the wheel of his vehicle and stopped at an intersection by police, according to ESPN.com's Josh Weinfuss.
Arizona's decision to part ways with Floyd shocked many of his former teammates, and quarterback Carson Palmer made it clear he would miss his presence, per Weinfuss:
It's a tough day. Mike's a close friend of mine, offseason golfing buddy, workout partner, so it's tough. I believe in Mike. I hope for nothing but the best for Mike and look forward to seeing what he does with the next opportunity he gets. ...
... You lose a friend, and Mike is one of those guys that everyon...

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