TEMPE, Ariz. -- In an abrupt move that stunned his teammates, the Arizona Cardinals released wide receiver Michael Floyd on Wednesday, two days after the 2012 first-round draft pick was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and failure to obey a police officer.Coach Bruce Arians declined to comment on the move other than to say it was a totally unanimous decision by him, team President Michael Bidwill and general manager Steve Keim.Seeing stuff like this happen, I think were all shocked, safety Tyrann Mathieu said. Were all kind of in disbelief.Mathieu described Floyd as like a brother.Hes a good guy, said Mathieu, who overcame marijuana-related problems that got him kicked out of LSU and became a 2015 All-Pro selection. I think we all make mistakes. Youre under the spotlight, youre under a microscope. ... If he ever needs anything, he can reach out to me. Im sure he could reach out to a bunch of guys in this locker room.The 6-foot-2, 220-pound Floyd, who was to become a free agent at the end of this season, was taken into custody early Monday after being found unconscious behind the wheel of his running vehicle at an intersection in suburban ScottsdaleHe was booked and released from the Scottsdale jail later that morning.It was not his first brush with the law. He had three alcohol-related incidents involving police when he was at Notre Dame, including a DUI arrest.The Cardinals mentioned Floyds release without comment Wednesday in a news release that announced several other roster moves.Arians had said Monday that he was gathering information to determine what our options are going forward.The Cardinals made Floyd the 13th pick overall in the 2012 draft after the receivers standout career at Notre Dame.Floyd finished the 2015 season strong, winding up with a career-best five 100-yard receiving games. But he was having a down year this contract season, with several critical dropped passes.He caught 33 passes for 446 yards and four TDs this season.Quarterback Carson Palmer called it a tough day.Mikes a close friend of mine, an offseason golfing buddy, a workout partner, so its tough, Palmer said. I believe in Mike. Im hoping for nothing but the best for Mike and look forward to seeing what he does with the next opportunity he gets.Palmer said it was not his place to say whether the Cardinals decision was a mistake.In five seasons, Floyd caught 242 passes for 3,739 yards and 23 touchdowns. His best statistical season was his second, in 2013, when he caught 65 passes for 1,041 yards, including a 91-yard play.Palmer said the Cardinals will miss Floyds size, speed and big-play ability.Hes a great mismatch, Palmer said. He plays extremely hard. He practices hard. Mike, hes a dominant player. Ive seen it. Weve seen it. Everybody here has seen him, the year he had last year and some of the plays hes made. ... Thats obviously a big void to fill.But Floyds role had diminished as J.J. Nelson got more involved in the offense.There had been widespread speculation that Arizona, with 21 players to become free agents, would not try to re-sign Floyd, instead concentrating on a deal with outside linebacker Chandler Jones.Mathieu, who has had experience in these matters, said hed spoken with Floyd.Everybodys going to have something to say, Mathieu said. Everybodys going to criticize you. Everybody thinks they know what youre going through, so I think the most important thing for him is to believe in himself.Floyds agent Brian Murphy did not respond to a message seeking comment.Game notes Arizona signed wide receiver Jeremy Ross and promoted tackle Givens Price from the practice squad. ... Quarterback Zac Dysert was promoted from the practice squad because the Miami Dolphins were about to sign him. ... 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LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Lamar Jackson lost the ball, No. 11 Louisville lost the game to rival Kentucky and it remains to be seen how it all will impact the Heisman Trophy race that once belonged to the Cardinals quarterback just a few weeks ago.The Louisville sophomore had a record-setting day on Saturday, even striking a spontaneous Heisman pose following a game-tying touchdown midway through the fourth quarter before all that jubilation turned to disappointment after a 41-38 loss. Jackson didnt want to talk about the Heisman after the game, instead focusing on his team was trying to digest another mistake-filled loss.This loss is gonna be hard, Jackson said. Its our rival. Our seniors didnt go out right.Kentuckys seniors are going out on a high note.Austin MacGinnis 47-yard field goal with 12 seconds remaining gave the Wildcats the upset, an unexpected turnaround after Jackson was driving the Cardinals toward a go-ahead score late in the game. Jacksons fumble at Kentuckys 10 was recovered by the Wildcats Courtney Love with 1:45 left. Stephen Johnson then led Kentucky (7-5) downfield and into position for MacGinnis game-winning kick that ended Kentuckys five-game losing streak in the series.I had great confidence in him, Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said of MacGinnis. I was numb. I just wanted to finish it.Jacksons desperation heave as time expired from deep in Louisville territory was intercepted by Mike Edwards, his second pick of the game, and set off a wild celebration among the Wildcats and their fans.MacGinnis might have been the happiest Wildcat, having earlier saved Kentuckys season with a 51-yard kick to beat Mississippi State . This one provided the programs first seven-win season since 2009.As soon as we got that fumble I knew my team was going to give me a chance, said MacGinnis, who also kicked a 35-yarder. I cant give enough love to my snapper and holder.Jackson likely could have wrapped up the Heisman with his record-setting day, but a second consecutive loss could impact the race. Jacksons day included three interceptions -- one of which was converted into a touchdownn -- and his late fumble led to the game-winning kick.ddddddddddddLouisville running back Brandon Radcliff, however, said this loss was not Jacksons fault.He got us all these wins, Radcliff said. Hes a great player. The competitive spirit hes got, hes always going to put it on himself. Nobody in this locker room believes this (loss) is on Lamar.Jackson tallied his school-record eighth 100-yard rushing game and broke the Louisville season mark for rushing yards. His four touchdowns also broke the Atlantic Coast Conference single-season record (he has 51), but the Cardinals (9-3) were left wondering what might have been -- again.Sometimes in this game, you find ways to win and sometimes you find ways to lose games, Louisville coach Bobby Petrino said. I certainly feel like we found a way to lose that game. Give Kentucky credit.POLL IMPLICATIONSLouisville will likely drop again in the poll with its second straight loss, the question may only be how far.THE TAKEAWAYKentucky: Stephen Johnsons season-long success with deep post passes continued in the first half with TDs that kept the Cardinals on their heels. His touchdown passes covered 75 and 63 yards to Garrett Johnson and 35 to Dorian Baker. More importantly, he didnt flinch in the clutch, hitting key passes and running on Kentuckys final drive. The Wildcats outgained Louisville 581-561.I had a missed throw that couldve sealed the game, said Johnson, who was named the games Most Valuable Player. Im really happy with the offense.Louisville: Jackson accounted for four touchdowns and 452 yards (171 rushing, 281 passing) and broke Howard Stevens 1,429 yards rushing mark in 1971. He also broke the ACC single-season record for TDs accounted for previously held by Clemsons Deshaun Watson. Turnovers, however, were too costly to overcome as Jackson threw three interceptions.UP NEXT:Kentucky: Awaiting bowl destination.Louisville: Awaiting bowl destination.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '