Ex-NFL star Clinton Portis sentenced to prison for health care fraud scheme

Former NFL running back Clinton Portis has been sentenced to six months in prison, with an additional six months of home confinement, after pleading guilty to defrauding a health care program for retired players.

Portis, who played nine seasons in the league for the Broncos and Washington Football Team, pleaded guilty in September for defrauding the program of nearly $100,000, filing false claims for medical equipment.

Fifteen players have now pleaded guilty to participating in the $3.4 million scheme, including former Saints receiver Joe Horn – who was sentenced to three years probation – and former Eagles running back Correll Buckhalter, who received 10 months in prison.