During Sunday night’s game in San Francisco, the house of Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons fell victim to a burglary. The team confirmed the break-in on Monday.
It was Sunday evening when Simmons returned home after the Titans faced the 49ers, losing 37-24, only to discover the unwelcome surprise awaiting him.
On Instagram, Simmons shared footage captured by his home security system, which showed two masked individuals entering through the patio around 7:30 p.m. CST.
The Titans responded with a statement saying, “Our security is working closely with the Metro Nashville Police Department to recover the stolen items from Jeff Simmons’ home. Thankfully, no family members were present during this incident.”
Relieved that his family was safe, Simmons expressed his shock: “What if any of my family members had been home? You can replace material things, but this situation is just unbelievable!”
This burglary overshadowed an impressive performance by Simmons on the field, where he achieved a sack, a forced fumble, and scored a touchdown – a rare achievement shared by only five other players in history.
The connection of this burglary to a wider trend targeting professional athletes remains unclear.
Last December, the FBI alerted sports leagues about criminal organizations specifically targeting athletes, including names like Luka Doncic and Patrick Mahomes. These groups, believed to originate from South America, tend to strike while players are away traveling for games.
In light of recent events, both the NFL and the NBA have issued safety warnings to their athletes. Reports indicate that homes of professional athletes from various sports are increasingly targeted by well-organized groups for burglaries.
Previous incidents include NBA All-Star Luka Doncic, who lost around $30,000 worth of jewelry in a break-in in Dallas, and Pittsburgh Penguins player Evgeni Malkin, who reported a home invasion while his team was playing locally.
