Cris Carter says he's willing to help Michael Floyd in whatever way possible after the wide receiver signed with the Minnesota Vikings.

Carter struggled with substance abuse early in his career before joining the Vikings and making eight Pro Bowls.

Floyd was released by the Arizona Cardinals last December following an incident in which he was charged with extreme drunken driving.

"I knew Michael before," Carter said. "We do have a relationship, and we'll try to grow that relationship. ... I'll try to help him with anything that I can in his assimilation back into being a very good football player and trying to help the Vikings win games."

Michael Floyd is talking to the Minnesota Vikings, among other teams, and hopes to have a deal by end of next week, according to a source.

Floyd is currently serving a sentence for his DUI charge in Arizona last season, but he is expected to sign once he gets out of jail.

The wide receiver is from Minnesota.