NFL suspends Vikings Michael Floyd four

The are going Kent Hrbek Jersey to be down a receiver when the 2017 season begins.On Friday, was suspended four games for violating the NFL's substances of abuse policy. The news was and was thenThe four games Floyd will mi s?vs. at vs. vs. Floyd can return to the Vikings' active roster on October 2. He'll be eligible to play in the Vikings' Week 5 contest against the on Monday, Oct. 9. He'll also be allowed to take part in training camp and the preseason.If you're wondering why Floyd was suspended four games instead of just two, Harmon Killebrew Jersey Under the current policy, he faces a two-game unpaid suspension, at a minimum. Given that he pleaded guilty to extreme DUI, the penalty could be even greater."Absent aggravating circumstances, discipline for a first offense will be a suspension without pay for two (2) regular or postseason games," the policy provides. "If the Commi sioner finds that there were Fernando Rodney Jersey aggravating circumstances, including but not limited to felonious conduct, extreme intoxication (BAC of .15% or more), property damage or serious injury or death to the Player or a third party, and/or if the Player has had prior drug or alcohol-related misconduct, increased discipline may be imposed."The NFL apparently decided to give him a Justin Morneau Jersey more severe penalty than the minimum.His suspension stems from when with a blood-alcohol concentration of The Cardinals He went on to play for the , though he didn't play in the Super Bowl. In February, and wound up serving 24 days in jail and 96 days of house arrest. He .He came under more fire recently when he tested positive for alcohol in June. Floyd but was still . The , but Mike Zimmer said on Thursday that . Kennys Vargas Jersey Since entering the NFL as a first-round pick in 2012, Floyd has caught 24 touchdowns.
 
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