CHANDLER, Ariz. - Arizona Cardinals General Manager Steve Keim has pleaded guilty to extreme DUI, the team confirmed Tuesday.
Chandler police said Keim was arrested after he was pulled over around 12:30 a.m. following Fourth of July celebrations.
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 a 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 Cardinals said in a statement that during Keim's absence, his duties and responsibilities will be handled by multiple members of the personnel staff.
During his suspension, Keim is barred from the team's facilities and cannot contact the team. The Cardinals said he cannot return until he completes counseling and evalutaion, along with a DUI education course.
The team also said Keim will participate in DUI awareness and education programs within the community.
Keim has served as the Cardinals' general manager since 2013. The team signed him to a contract extension in February that will keep him with the organization through 2022.
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