NFL stars are facing growing safety risks after recent break-ins at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The alarming incidents have raised serious concerns, prompting the NFL to prioritize security measures for its players and teams.
The NFL has sent out a security alert to teams and the players’ union after recent burglaries targeting athletes’ homes. The league shared concerns that organized groups are planning these crimes, often targeting homes on game days when the players are away.
Players should increase home security, refrain from posting real-time updates on social media, and conceal expensive items to stay safe. The NFL also recommends not showing off valuable belongings online.
The NFL issued this security alert to clubs to tell their players and staff about “organized and skilled” criminals increasingly targeting professional athletes' homes. pic.twitter.com/EoArE8dTw0
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) November 21, 2024
The league’s heightened focus on security comes as it collaborates with law enforcement agencies and the FBI, which is investigating the burglaries as part of an international organized crime wave. This coordinated effort aims to protect players and their families from further incidents.
Break-Ins at Mahomes and Kelce Homes Raise NFL Security Concerns
Last month, thieves broke into the homes of Kansas City Chiefs players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce on separate days. Early on October 6, they targeted Mahomes’ home, and on October 7, the day the Chiefs played the New Orleans Saints, they robbed Kelce’s home.
Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ mansions burglarized within hours of each other https://t.co/btYLld3USV pic.twitter.com/bTnV7lInez
— New York Post (@nypost) November 12, 2024
These incidents have raised concerns about the safety of athletes’ homes. The Chiefs and the players’ union are working to ensure the safety of their players and families, while the NFL community stays alert to these security issues.
