Titans’ Jeffery Simmons Latest Pro Athlete Targeted in Brazen Home Burglary
While Jeffery Simmons was suiting up for the Titans in Santa Clara this past Sunday, his Nashville-area home was being ransacked nearly 2,000 miles away. The star defensive tackle became the latest in a growing list of pro athletes victimized by home burglaries during road games.
Security footage from Simmons’ home shows a group of at least six suspects entering the property after smashing a window. The break-in occurred while Simmons and the Titans were on the West Coast facing the 49ers.
The footage, which Simmons later shared on Instagram, shows the suspects moving through the home and making off with several items. Fortunately, no one was home at the time.
The Titans released a statement confirming that team security is working closely with the Metro Nashville Police Department in the effort to recover the stolen property. Simmons, who discovered the damage upon returning home Monday morning, quickly contacted police and later took to social media to express his frustration - and concern.
“God is the Greatest and I’m his son!!” Simmons wrote.
“Whoever you are, just know he sit high and look Low. You’ll get what you deserve f***ing cowards!”
But it wasn’t just about the stolen items. Simmons followed up with a pointed message that cut to the heart of what so many athletes fear in these situations: “What if any of my family members was in my house?? All that materialistic s*** you can have but this is crazy!”
Simmons, 28, is one of the league’s premier interior defenders. A two-time All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection, he’s been a cornerstone of the Titans’ defense since being drafted in the first round out of Mississippi State in 2019.
Known for his power and relentless motor on the field, Simmons has also emerged as a vocal leader in the locker room. Off the field, this incident highlights the very real dangers athletes face when their travel schedules are public knowledge - and when criminals take advantage.
Unfortunately, Simmons is far from alone. The NFL has seen a troubling uptick in similar incidents over the past few seasons.
Just last month, Shedeur Sanders - fresh off his NFL debut with the Browns - returned to find his suburban Cleveland home had been broken into. That came roughly a year after Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce had their homes targeted during a Chiefs game against the Saints. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow also had his Ohio residence broken into while he was on the road helping Cincinnati beat Dallas.
And it’s not just the NFL. NBA players have been hit hard too.
Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was among several league stars robbed this year, joining a list that includes Luka Dončić, Ja Morant, and Karl-Anthony Towns. Most recently, Towns’ new Knicks teammate Josh Hart had $185,000 worth of watches and jewelry stolen while staying at a SoHo hotel earlier this year.
The common thread? Athletes being targeted while away for games - a disturbing trend that raises real questions about personal security and privacy in the era of hyper-visibility.
For Simmons, the emotional toll is clear. While he’s known for wreaking havoc on opposing offenses, this time he was the one blindsided - and left to pick up the pieces.