Steve Keim faces allegations of drug-test setup and e-commerce scam involvement
Former Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keum is accused by ex-player DeAndre Hopkins of orchestrating a tainted drug test that cost Hopkins $13 million, and he is also linked to a fraudulent Shopify investment scheme.
Steve Keim, who served as the Arizona Cardinals' general manager, has been accused by former wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins of arranging a drug test that returned a positive result for performance-enhancing substances, triggering a six-game ban and a forfeiture of about $13 million in guaranteed money. The NFL maintained the suspension even after one outlet analyst indicated the substance likely stemmed from a contaminated supplement, emphasizing player liability.
Separately, investigative reporting links Keim to Mohamed Coulibaly’s purported scheme that lured NFL athletes into investing in bogus Shopify stores, with Keim listed as chief operation/growth officer on Motion Ventures’ pitch deck. Players reportedly felt reassured by Keim’s involvement, though none confirmed direct contact with him. Keim, who left the Cardinals in early 2023, has denied any connection to the Hopkins matter and is no longer with Klutch Sports' football division.
Why it matters
The allegations could affect Keim's reputation and raise concerns about player safety and financial fraud in professional sports.
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