Ten former National Football League players have been charged with defrauding millions of dollars from the league’s health care plan that’s meant to benefit retired players and their families, according to Justice Department officials.
Former Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis, 38, and former Redskins cornerback Carlos Rogers, 38, were among those who were charged with various fraud counts for their roles in the nationwide scheme, according to charging documents unsealed on Dec. 12.
