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Ex-NFL WR Reche Caldwell, Andre’s brother, killed in Florida

Former NFL wide receiver Reche Caldwell was killed in Florida on Saturday.

Former NFL wide receiver Donald “Reche” Caldwell was shot and killed during an attempted robbery in Tampa on Saturday. He was 41.

Police believe he was ambushed during the robbery attempt.

Reche was the older brother of ex-receiver Andre Caldwell, who played with the Denver Broncos from 2012-2015.

“Our hearts go out to former Super Bowl 50 team member and four-year Broncos WR Andre Caldwell, who lost his older brother Reche,” the Broncos tweeted from their official Twitter account on Sunday.

Andre played eight years in the NFL — four in Denver and four with the Cincinnati Bengals. He caught 156 passes for 1,509 yards and 11 touchdowns before retiring as a Super Bowl champion in 2016.

Andre’s older brother, Reche, spent six years career in the NFL.  Reche caught 152 passes for 1,851 yards and 11 touchdowns. His best season came with the New England Patriots in 2006 when he hauled in 61 receptions for 760 yards and four scores.

Reche last played in the NFL with the Washington Redskins in 2007.

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Bill Belichick releases statement on Reche Caldwell’s death

Bill Belichick speaks on Reche Caldwell’s death.

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Reche Caldwell was shot and killed in Tampa Bay on Sunday. His tragic death stemmed from a robbery that happened outside of his Tampa home.

Caldwell, 41, spent the 2006 season in New England and played alongside Tom Brady — who quickly shared a photo of the two after Caldwell’s death was announced. He had his best season in New England under Bill Belichick — who released a statement on Sunday.

“I am saddened to hear the news about Reche,” Belichick said. “He is remembered for his solid contribution to our team. My thoughts and prayers are with Reche’s family.”

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Tom Brady, Patriots react to Reche Caldwell’s death

Tom Brady shared a few images on social media to memorialize Reche Caldwell.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots memorialized Reche Caldwell, who died on Saturday in a fatal shooting in Tampa, Florida, his hometown.

Caldwell was 41 years old. His mother confirmed his death after speaking with police, according to The Tampa Bay Times. She said the police told her that Caldwell was ambushed in a potential armed robbery.

In his six NFL seasons, Caldwell played for the Patriots, the then-San Diego Chargers and the Washington Redskins. He totaled 152 catches, 1,851 yards and 11 touchdown in 71 games and 29 starts. With the Patriots in 2006, he had career-highs of 61 catches, 760 yards and four touchdowns.

Here’s a look at what Brady and the Patriots posted on social media.

It’s a terrible tragedy.

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Ex-Chargers WR Reche Caldwell killed during robbery attempt

Tragic news came on Sunday morning.

Former Chargers wide receiver Reche Caldwell has died after being shot in Tampa, FL during an attempted robbery, his mother told TMZ. ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed the report.

Caldwell, 41, was on a date Saturday night with his girlfriend. He was “ambushed” by multiple people attempting to rob him. He was reportedly shot in the leg and chest and died on the way to the hospital.

Caldwell was a second-round pick of the 2002 NFL Draft, where he played for the Chargers for four seasons. In his time wearing the blue and gold, the former Florida product totaled 76 receptions for 950 yards and seven touchdowns.

Caldwell went on to play for the Patriots, leading the team in 2006 with 61 catches and 760 receiving yards. He then signed with the Redskins the season after. Caldwell called it quits after a short stint with the Rams in 2008.

His brother, Andre Caldwell, spent eight years in the NFL and won a Super Bowl with the Broncos.

Report: Ex-Patriots WR Reche Caldwell shot and killed in Tampa

Terrible news.

Former New England Patriots receiver Dave “Reche” Caldwell was shot and killed in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, his mother told TMZ and ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed. Caldwell died at 41 years old.

Caldwell’s girlfriend told TMZ the former NFL receiver got jumped by a few people who jumped out of the bushes near his apartment in a robbery attempt. Caldwell’s mother told TMZ he died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital.

Caldwell played in the NFL for six seasons while working with the then-San Diego Chargers, the Patriots and the Washington Redskins. He totaled 152 catches, 1,851 yards and 11 touchdowns. He played in 71 games and started 29.

Caldwell was also an impressive college football player at the University of Florida, where he was a semi-finalist for the Fred Biletnikoff Award, given to nation’s top receiver. His best college season came in his junior year when he had 65 catches for 1,059 yards and 10 touchdowns.

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Report: Former Chargers’ second-round pick Reche Caldwell killed in ‘ambush’

Former Florida Gator and NFL wideout Reche Caldwell was killed Saturday at age 41.

Reche Caldwell, who starred at Florida and was a second-round pick of the San Diego Chargers in 2002, was shot and killed in Florida Saturday, according to TMZ.

Caldwell was 41.

Per the report:

Caldwell’s mother tells us … Reche — real name Donald Caldwell — was getting ready to take his girlfriend out on a date when he went back inside his home to grab a jacket.

Reche’s GF says the former player was “ambushed” by a “couple of people” who jumped out of bushes trying to rob him.

We’re told Reche was shot in the leg and chest — and someone called 911.

Unfortunately, the injuries were so severe, Caldwell’s mother tells us Reche died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital.

“He was a good person who smiled all of the time,” Deborah Caldwell tells us.

“He tried to help everyone he could. He was the type of guy who would take his shirt off his back and give it to you.”

Caldwell was a member of the SEC champion Gators in 2000 and an honorable mention All-American the following season. He caught 141 passes for 2,088 yards and 18 touchdowns for Florida.

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The Chargers drafted him 48th overall in 2002. He played four seasons for the Bolts before moving on to New England and Washington.

Caldwell made 152 catches for 1,851 yards and 11 TDs in his NFL career.

Per the San Diego Union Tribune:

In a January 2007 playoff game against New England, Caldwell recovered a fumble by Marlon McCree after an interception with 6:16 left and the Chargers leading 21-13. Less than two minutes later, Caldwell caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady and a subsequent 2-point conversion run by Kevin Faulk tied the game at 21.

Caldwell wasn’t finished burning his former team. After New England got the ball back, Caldwell beat Quentin Jammer for a 49-yard pass on third-and-10 to put the Patriots in position to kick the winning field goal with 1:10 remaining. He finished the game with seven catches for 80 yards.

Caldwell ran into trouble after his career. He was arrested for illegal gambling in January 2014 and for drug possession and intent to distribute in May 2014. He later was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison and three years probation.

In December, he was accused of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and in January pleaded guilty. He was scheduled to be sentenced this month.

 

Eight former players indicted on charges of defrauding NFL’s health-care plan

Clinton Portis is one of eight former NFL players who have been indicted on charges that they defrauded the NFL’s health-care plan.

On Thursday morning, the Department of Justice indicted eight former NFL players — Clinton Portis, John Eubanks, Tamarick Vanover, Robert McCune, Ceandris Brown, James Butler, Fred Bennett, and Etric Pruitt on charges that they defrauded the league’s Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan. The DOJ also announced that it will seek charges against former players Joe Horn and Reche Caldwell. Horn is being charged through a bill of information, because he is co-operating with the government in the case.

According to the indictments, over $3.9 million in false or fraudulent claims were submitted to the Plan, and over $3.4 million was paid out from June, 2018 to December, 2018.

“Ten former NFL players allegedly committed a brazen, multi-million-dollar fraud on a health care plan meant to help their former teammates and other retired players pay legitimate, out-of-pocket medical expenses,” Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski said in a press conference. “Today’s indictments underscore that, whoever you are, if you loot health care programs to line your own pockets, you will be held accountable by the Department of Justice.”

The eight defendants are charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and health care fraud based on the accusations that they sent reimbursement forms via facsimile for such things as hyperbaric chambers, electro-magnetic therapy mobile devices, muscle stimulator pule massagers, and CryoSauna tanks (in which a patient is subjected to extreme cold temperatures to reduce muscoloskeletal pain and inflammation). There are also nine separate counts of wire fraud, and nine different counts of health care fraud. Counts 1-10 can be penalized by imprisonment for not more than 20 years, a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, and supervised release for not more than three years. Counts 11-19 can be penalized by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, and supervised release for not more than three years.

The players allegedly fabricated letters from health care providers regarding the use of the medical equipment, made up fake prescriptions that were purported to be signed by health-care providers, and created false invoices for medical equipment to prove purchase.

According to the indictment, the defendants “aided and abetted by each other and others known and unknown to the Grand Jury, did knowingly and willfully execute a scheme and artifice to defraud a health care benefit program by means of materially false and fraudulent pretenses, representations, and promises.”

Several of the players named allegedly reached out to other former players to engage in in the scheme in return for kickbacks up to $10,000, which means that more indictments may be coming.

 

A money judgment has been weighed against the eight defendants in which it is stated that if the equipment in question cannot be located, has been transferred to a third party, or has diminished in value, “the Unites States of America shall be entitled to forfeiture of substitute property.”