Bucs running back Rachaad White has been the victim of an extortion attempt, according to a statement from his lawyers, who say the FBI is investigating threats against him and his family.
‘The FBI and other appropriate authorities are currently looking into an extortion attempt against Rachaad White,’ a statement given to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said.
‘Illegal and defamatory threats and demands against Rachaad and his family will be met with zero tolerance. We will continue to exercise all legal avenues to protect Rachaad’s rights as a victim of extortion.’
Rapoport captioned a graphic of the statement ‘On the situation regarding Rachaad White,’ though the insider’s post seems to be the first time the matter has been mentioned.
DailyMail.com has reached out to White’s agent for comment.
White, a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, has spent his entire career with Tampa Bay so far.
Rachaad White is seen doing an interview during Super Bowl week on February 5
White has been the victim of an extortion attempt, his lawyers said in a statement on Tuesday
The running back was in New Orleans during Super Bowl week, and did an interview with SiriusXM on February 5, where the incident was either not mentioned or had yet to happen.
White’s season ended on January 12 when the Bucs lost to the Commanders in the wild card round.
Neither he nor the Buccaneers have yet to comment on the situation publicly.
The running back ran for 613 yards and three touchdowns last season, adding 51 catches and 393 yards through the air.
He’s made $3.725million thus far in career earnings, per Spotrac.
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