Amid a series of burglaries at the homes of NFL players, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is prepared. Tagovailoa revealed at a news conference Wednesday that he has personal security at home and is watching over his home and family while he is away.
The issue of burglaries at high-profile NFL homes has become increasingly relevant as the home of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was burglarized on Monday night. But on Wednesday, Tagovailoa appeared confident in his safety.
“We have personal security to take care of all that. When we’re on the road, we have someone with my wife, and we also have someone at the house inspecting the house,” Tagovailoa said.
The quarterback said he hired security after one of his cars was broken into. “It [was] a little too close for my comfort now that my family is in the house,” he said.
Tagovailoa added that security is armed. “So I hope that if you decide to come to my house, you’ll think twice,” he said.
🎥 Amid recent security concerns surrounding NFL players’ homes, Tua Tagovailoa reveals he has hired personal security
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Burglaries have been a problem for the NFL in recent weeks, with the league issuing a security alert in November alerting players to the burglaries. The latest victim is Burrow, whose home was burglarized while he was playing against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football. Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce also had their homes burglarized last month.
The NBA has issued a similar warning to players, with players like Milwaukee Bucks big man Bobby Portis Jr. and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. recently having their homes broken into. According to multiple reports, investigators believe the burglaries may be linked to a crime ring of well-organized thieves with South American ties.
