https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29278345/former-nfl-receiver-reche-caldwell-killed-florida
Donald Caldwell has died at the age of 41.
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.
He was with the team the next offseason -- when he crossed paths with Wes Welker -- until being released at the end of the preseason.
Welker tweeted Sunday: "Reche's smile and attitude were contagious! My thoughts and prayers go out to Bubba Caldwell and his family!"
Donald Caldwell has died at the age of 41.