Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has spoken publicly for the first time about his home being burglarized during last Monday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.
During the press conference on Thursday (12), Joe Burrow expressed his frustration at the invasion of his privacy to which he was exposed.
““I feel like my privacy has been violated in many ways and much more has been revealed than I would like to share.” said the player, who clarified that he would not answer detailed questions about the incident.
The quarterback admitted that one of the most frustrating aspects of the situation is the amount of information now publicly available.
“We live a public life. One of my least favorite things is the lack of privacy. “I’ve had a hard time dealing with it throughout my career.” he explained.
The break-in, which is being investigated as a serious crime, was reported by the model and influencer Olivia Pontonwho found a broken window in Mr. Burrow. The local press covered the story including drone footage.
The player, who has gone to great lengths to protect his privacy since his NFL debut in 2020, acknowledges that attention is part of the job of a professional athlete, but that doesn’t make it any easier to accept.
“It’s a challenge, but I try to face it faster and concentrate on football,” he declared.
In addition to the consequences of the theft, Burrow is also battling a knee injury sustained in the last game, but he assured fans and media that he will be ready for next Sunday’s (15) game against the Tennessee Titans.
Although the Bengals face a difficult end to the season, the quarterback strives to remain calm and perform well on the field, despite the difficulties he encounters off it.
