In a string of burglaries targeting NFL players’ homes, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailo is ready. Tagovailoa revealed in a press conference Wednesday that he has personal security at his home, watching over his home and his family while he’s away.
High-profile NFL home burglaries have become increasingly relevant, with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home broken into Monday night. But on Wednesday, Tagovailo seemed confident of his safety.
“We’ve got private security to take care of all this. When we’re on the road, we’ve got somebody with my wife, somebody at home, surveying the house,” Tagovailoa said.
The quarterback said he hired security after one of his cars was broken into. “It is [was] A little too close for my comfort, with my family staying at home,” he said.
Tagovailoa also said, security is armed. “So I hope you think twice if you decide to go to my house,” he said.
🎥 Amid recent security concerns around NFL players’ homes, Tua Tagovailoa has revealed that he has hired private security
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Break-ins have been a problem for the NFL for the past few weeks, with the league issuing a security alert in November to warn players about theft. The most recent victim is Barro, whose home was broken into while he was playing the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football. Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce also had their homes broken into last month.
The NBA has issued similar warnings for players, with players like Milwaukee Bucks big man Bobby Portis Jr. and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. recently having their homes burglarized. According to multiple reports, investigators believe the break-ins may be linked to a well-organized burglary crime ring with ties to South America.
