Cardinals suspend GM Steve Keim five weeks for DUI

The Arizona Cardinals announced Tuesday that the organization had suspended chief executive Steve Keim for five weeks after pleading guilty to the extreme DUI following his arrest on July 4. Keim was also fined $ 200,000.

"As stated at the time of the incident, this behavior is indefensible and totally unacceptable," said the cardinals in a statement. "Although Steve has accepted full responsibility and responsibility for his actions, it does not diminish their gravity or the gravity of the consequences." 19659002 "Those who work within the National Football League – especially those in leadership positions – – badume greater responsibility and be held at a level above that of a legal standard and we believe that these measures reflect that. "

" Again, I apologize to all those who have been negatively affected by my actions and incredibly "The judges, the fans and my family, especially the Cardinals," Keim said in a statement released by the team "I fully deserve and accept the punishment that has been inflicted. My goal is to do everything I can to grow personally and help others learn from my inexcusable behavior.

Keim signed a contract extension in February, keeping him in Arizona until 2022.

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