Florida Florida wide receiver Donald “Reche” Caldwell was killed in Tampa over the weekend.
Here are details from ESPN:
TAMPA, Fla. — Donald “Reche” Caldwell, who spent seven seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver after a stellar career at Florida, was killed in his hometown of Tampa, Florida, on Saturday night, his mother confirmed to TMZ. He was 41.
Police confirmed to ESPN that there was a homicide but would not say whether Caldwell had been killed.
Caldwell helped lead the Gators to an SEC championship in 2000. He was selected in the second round of the 2002 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers, where he played until 2005, before signing with the New England Patriots in 2006. He was the Patriots’ leading receiver that year with 760 yards.
“I am saddened to hear the news about Reche. He is remembered for his solid contributions to our team. My thoughts and prayers are with Reche’s family,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick said in a statement.
Former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady also remembered Caldwell with two story posts on Instagram.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of former Gator WR Reche Caldwell.
Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. pic.twitter.com/J86KUj7yEw
— Gators Football (@GatorsFB) June 7, 2020
