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[December 22, 2016] Dec 21 (The Sports Xchange) - Former Cardinals receiver Michael Floyd, claimed by the New England Patriots off waivers this week, had a blood-alcohol level of .217 when he was arrested on Dec. 12, the Scottsdale (Ariz.) Police Department said Wednesday.

Floyd was arrested and charged with obstructing a roadway, DUI impaired to the slightest degree, DUI blood alcohol content (BAC) above .08 and failure to obey a police officer. Police said he fell asleep in the driver's seat of his vehicle while stopped at a traffic signal.

Extreme DUI in Arizona is defined as having a BAC of 0.15 percent or higher within two hours of operating a vehicle.

The Cardinals released Floyd two days after he was arrested, and the Patriots claimed the receiver last Thursday.

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Former NFL coach Jon Gruden, the color commentator on ESPN's "Monday Night Football," says he has "no intentions of coaching" right now despite being the subject of another rumor -- this time for the Los Angeles Rams' opening.

The Rams have begun their coaching search after firing Jeff Fisher on Dec. 12, and reportedly set their sights on Gruden, the former Raiders and Buccaneers head coach. Gruden won a Super Bowl with the Bucs in 2003 but has been out of coaching since 2008 and is under contract with ESPN through the 2021 season.

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New York Giants Pro Bowl cornerback Janoris Jenkins is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles after taking a knee to the back in last week's 17-6 victory over the Detroit Lions.

Despite the scare, Jenkins was cleared and able to take part on a limited basis in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tests on Monday revealed he had a bruised back.

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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict passed concussion protocol during last Sunday's game but reported symptoms this week and was held out of practice Wednesday.

Burfict will now be evaluated from both team and independent doctors to see if he can get cleared in time to face the Houston Texans on Saturday night.

Burfict came out after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from Steelers guard David DeCastro in the first half. He was checked for a concussion but played in the second half of the Bengals' 24-20 loss to Pittsburgh.

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The Bengals also practiced without running back Jeremy Hill (knee), tight end Tyler Eifert (back) and left guard Clint Boling (shoulder). Wide receiver A.J. Green was on the practice field Wednesday after missing the last four games with a hamstring injury.

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The San Francisco 49ers signed offensive lineman Andrew Gardner to a one-year deal and waived offensive lineman Josh Allen on Wednesday.

Gardner, 30, was originally selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft and also played with the Ravens, Vikings, Bengals, Texans and Eagles.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers promoted wide receiver Bernard Reedy from the practice squad and placed receiver Donteea Dye on injured reserve Wednesday.

Dye was hurt during Tuesday's practice.

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his triumphant return to the starting lineup after five years, the NFL announced Wednesday.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman earned the NFC offensive award for his performance against the 49ers. Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after his six-tackle, two-sack performance in the 19-16 win over the San Diego Chargers.

Packers safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix took the NFC defensive honor after two interceptions in the 30-27 win over the Bears. Titans kicker Ryan Succop was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his 53-yard winning field goal as time expired in below-freezing temperatures beat the Kansas City Chiefs 19-17.

New York Giants punter Brad Wing won NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for the second straight week after averaging 42.6 yards and dropping two punts inside the 20 as the Giants beat the Detroit Lions 17-6. (Editing by Larry Fine) ))

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