Cardinals GM Keim cited for DUI on 4th of July

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim was cited for driving under the influence on July 4, Chandler police confirmed to KTAR News 92.3.

"We are aware of the incident on Wednesday involving Steve Keim," the Cardinals said Saturday in a statement. "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."

Keim, who's been the Cardinals' general manager since 2013, was released by authorities the same night he was cited. The Cardinals have taken a hard stance against similar incidents in the past, and in 2016 released wideout Michael Floyd following a DUI arrest.

"I truly regret my incredibly poor judgment and inexcusable actions," Keim said in a statement. "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."