Michael Floyd blames house arrest violation on Kombucha tea

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Michael Floyd violated terms of his house arrest by testing positive for alcohol this week, according to a report by TMZ.

Floyd was under house arrest, stemming from a Dec. 2016 DUI charge in which he was found incoherent at the wheel in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Floyd's response to court officials: The failed test is a result from drinking Kombucha tea.

The Vikings released the following statement on the team website:

"We are aware of the situation involving Michael Floyd and are looking into the matter," the statement read. "We are still gathering facts and will withhold any further comment at this time."

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