Former Jaguars financial manager pleads guilty to stealing $22M. He faces up to 30 years in prison

Published December 14, 2023 12:57 PM

By MARK LONG
AP Pro Football Writer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A 31-year-old former Jacksonville Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million from the NFL franchise through its virtual credit card program has pleaded guilty to federal charges and faces up to 30 years in prison. Amit Patel pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of engaging in an illegal monetary transaction in U.S. District Court. As part of his plea agreement, he will have to forfeit property and assets funded with the money he admits to stealing from the NFL franchise between 2019 and 2023. He also will be required to provide restitution to the team.

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