Philadelphia Eagles Fire Senior Personnel Director for Embezzling Charity Funds

Philadelphia, PA – In a major shock to the NFL community, the Philadelphia Eagles have officially fired Dave Caldwell, senior personnel director and advisor to the general manager, after discovering serious embezzlement of charity funds. Caldwell, who held a key role in the team's leadership, is accused of misusing the team's charitable funds for personal gain, leading to a prolonged internal investigation.

According to internal sources from the Eagles, the investigation began in early 2025 when unusual signs appeared in expenditures related to charitable programs that Caldwell oversaw. Internal documents revealed that Caldwell diverted a significant portion of donated funds – estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars  into his personal accounts, under the guise of "administrative costs." These actions were uncovered after an accounting employee reported the irregularities, leading to direct intervention from senior leadership.

Caldwell joined the Eagles in 2021 after being fired from his position as general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Initially, he held the role of "personnel executive" before being promoted to his current position in 2022. During his time with the Eagles, Caldwell was involved in many important personnel decisions, including recruiting players and staff, and contributed to the team's success, such as winning Super Bowl LIX. However, this scandal has overshadowed his entire career in Philadelphia.

Eagles President Don Smolenski expressed deep outrage over the incident. In an official statement, Smolenski said: "We have absolutely no tolerance for any behavior that violates the trust of fans and the community. Dave Caldwell has betrayed the Eagles' charitable mission, and we will pursue this to the fullest to seek justice for those affected!"

The firing comes just days after the Eagles rehired Joe Douglas, their former vice president of personnel and former general manager of the New York Jets, who is expected to fill the void left by Caldwell. General Manager Howie Roseman, a Florida alumnus and close friend of Caldwell, declined to comment directly but emphasized that the team will continue to focus on transparency and ethics.

Currently, Caldwell has not issued any response to the allegations. Sources indicate he may face legal action from the Eagles and authorities. This scandal not only affects the Eagles' image but also raises questions about internal management in NFL organizations. Fans are awaiting more information from their beloved team.