Former Broncos Running Back Clinton Portis Among Ex-NFL Players Facing Federal Fraud Charges

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(CBS)- A former Denver Broncos running back is one of 10 former NFL players hit with serious federal fraud charges. All-Pro running back Clinton Portis is part of that group.

In 2002 the Broncos drafted Clinton Portis out of Miami in Round 2. (Credit: Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Prosecutors claim there was nearly $4 million worth of fraudulent claims for high cost medial equipment the men never actually purchased.

Denver Broncos running back Clinton Portis rushes for a gain at the RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana, January 4, 2004 in an AFC wildcard playoff game. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Portis is accused of falsely claiming he bought a cryotherapy unit for which he was reimbursed $50,000.

Portis is also charged with conspiracy, wire fraud and health care fraud.