The New England Patriots claimed wide receiver Michael Floyd off waivers Thursday, one day after he was released by the Arizona Cardinals.
Floyd's agent, Brian Murphy, confirmed the move in an e-mail.
Floyd, Arizona's first-round draft pick in 2012, was released by the team two days after he was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and failure to obey a police officer.
The 6-2, 220-pound receiver gives Patriots quarterback Tom Brady a big, experienced target. Floyd, a former Cretin-Derham Hall star, was having a down season but had five 100-yard receiving games last season.
Floyd had 33 catches for 446 yards and four touchdowns with the Cardinals this season.
The Patriots have been hampered by injuries to their receiving group, including star tight end Rob Gronkowski.
A couple of hours before New England made the move, Arizona wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald made his first public comments about the Cardinals' decision to release his good friend.
"I can't give you my true feeling because people might get upset with what I really feel, but Mike is like my brother," Fitzgerald said. "I've known Mike since he was 13 years old; we come from the same place. I love him dearly."
