LOOK: Former Florida DL Sharrif Floyd expresses dismay at the way the Vikings treated him

Former Florida DL Sharrif Floyd injured his knee back in 2016 and had to have surgery. However, following that surgery, it was revealed that the procedure damaged nerves in his leg.

He missed the entire 2017 season, and now the Minnesota Vikings have not renewed his contract, making him a free agent.

It’s clear that Floyd is not happy with the way he’s been treated by his now-former team, as he posted an emotional message on Instagram on Saturday, defending himself against what he believes is slander from the Vikings’ end:

I’ve been down, hurt, lost, confused, scared, and fighting when there’s nothing left to fight for. Believing in myself, and constantly keeping my kids close to my heart threw it all. Just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse. Everyone who has claim to love me has walked away, left when the weights gots heavy. Close friends and loved ones looking to fill there pockets not knowing Or caring bout anything I’m going threw. Crawling around my house after long days of rehab, scooting down the stirs every morning n afternoon. somehow I managed to keep my head above water. I’m sharing this picture first because it was 2 days before I went into surgery, These words were used to slander my name, tarnish me as a person and a player. So easy to forget the kinds of years A kid has had when your support system has so much B.s to say about you. All my life I’ve been such a good person, to others. Over extending myself and making things happen for people just to see the smile it brings. The joy a toy puts on a homeless kids eyes. I’ve been down for to long it’s time to #standup it’s time to share my story. #iwillriseagain

A post shared by sharrif floyd (@humble_hungry_73) on Mar 24, 2018 at 7:12am PDT

Floyd’s next career move is up in the air, and it’s unclear whether he’ll be able to play in the NFL again.

However, it seems he would like to attempt a return, but it certainly won’t be in Minnesota now that the relationship between those two parties has been strained.

Adam Spencer

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