Former Super Bowl-winning Eagles player faces up to 50 years in prison

a member eagles The team that won Super Bowl LII faces serious federal charges for allegedly taking federal funds meant to help businesses during the pandemic.

Accordingly CBS News Philadelphia’s Tom Doughertyformer Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood He was charged in the District of Delaware with wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service. Smallwood is accused of participating in a kickback scheme involving what Dougherty said was “tens of thousands of dollars” in COVID-19 relief funds.

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Court documents allege Smallwood applied for loans using three businesses in his name between May 2020 and June 2021. He is accused of submitting false information to the Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Paycheck Protection Program. Smallwood also allegedly participated in a tax evasion conspiracy. If convicted, he could face up to 50 years in prison.

Smallwood was selected by the Eagles in the fifth round of the 2016 draft. Although he was not active in Super Bowl LII, he contributed to the team’s success by appearing in eight regular season games as a running back and returner. Smallwood rushed for 850 yards and five touchdowns on 211 carries during his three seasons with the Eagles. He also had 47 receptions for 388 yards and a touchdown as a receiver. Smallwood later served with the Washington Commanders, Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars. Accordingly Above the CoverHe earned $3.1 million during his NFL career.