Arizona Cardinals General Manager Steve Keim was arrested for a DUI on the Fourth of July, Chandler police confirmed Saturday.
Chandler police said Keim was arrested after he was pulled over around 12:30 a.m.
According to a report from Chandler police, Keim had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.193, well over the legal limit of 0.08.
The Cardinals announced Tuesday that it has suspended Keim for five weeks after he pleaded guilty to extreme DUI. He has also been fined $200,000, which will be donated to Mothers Against Drunk Driving Arizona.
The team released another statement regarding the incident Tuesday:
"As stated at the time of the incident, this behavior is indefensible and completely unacceptable," the Cardinals said in a statement. "While Steve has accepted full accountability and responsibility for his actions, that does not diminish their gravity nor the severity of the consequences that result from them.
"Those who work within the National Football League -- particularly those in leadership positions -- bear a greater responsibility and are held to a higher standard than simply a legal one and we feel that these measures are reflective of that."
"Once again, I apologize to everyone who has been negatively impacted by my actions and incredibly poor judgment, in particular the Cardinals, our fans and my family," Keim added in a statement released by the team. "I fully deserve and accept the punishment that has been issued. My goal is to do everything I can to grow from this personally and help others learn from my inexcusable behavior."
The team also previously called the incident "unacceptable and inexcusable," in a statement they released July 7. The Cardinals said they had reported the arrest to the NFL and continue to gather information, but "will handle the matter appropriately."
"I truly regret my incredibly poor judgment and inexcusable actions," Keim said in a statement released by the team. He also promised he'd never put himself "in this type of situation again."
The Cardinals, however, has a mixed record when it comes to dealing with players arrested for alcohol-related offenses.
The team released wide receiver Michael Floyd after he failed to inform the team about a 2016 DUI.
The year prior: offensive lineman Bobbie Massie was suspended two games for a similar offense.
But in February, rookie wide receiver Christian Kirk escaped discipline despite a police report that he "smelled of alcohol" and was "mumbling incoherently" at the Phoenix Open. Charges against him were dropped.
Linebacker John Abraham wasn't disciplined after a 2014 DUI either -- his second since joining the NFL.
Keim started as a scout with the team in 1999 and took over as general manager for the Cardinals in 2013. In February, Keim signed a contract extension that would keep him in Arizona through 2022.
Court records show Keim is due in court for a pre-trial conference on July 27.
Full statement from the Cardinals:
“We are aware of the incident on Wednesday involving Steve Keim. He fully recognizes the seriousness of the situation and that this type of behavior is unacceptable and inexcusable. Steve immediately alerted the team who in turn reported it to the NFL as required under the league’s Personal Conduct Policy. We are continuing to gather information and will handle the matter appropriately and in accordance with all league policies as well as within the legal system.”
Statement from Keim:
“I truly regret my incredibly poor judgment and inexcusable actions. Everyone associated with the NFL and its teams is held to a high standard of behavior and I obviously failed to meet that. I sincerely apologize to our organization and its fans as well as to my family. I accept full responsibility for my actions and hold myself completely accountable. Moving forward, I will take the steps to ensure that I never put myself or the Cardinals in this type of situation again.”
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