Mohamed Coulibaly’s alleged NFL investment scheme explained. However, Barron’s alleged that the sales figures were falsified, creating the illusion that the businesses were thriving while investors never received any returns. According to Barron’s, three former NFL players alone lost more than $1 million combined. Former New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder told ABC 7 that he personally invested $500,000. SEE MORE:Russell Wilson Retires From NFL After 14 Seasons, Will Join CBS SportsA List Of Black Execs And GMs In The NFLA Man Accused Of Scamming NFL Players Is Dead.