The NFL has sent a security warning to its players after Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were burglarized. According to the FBI, sports stars are increasingly being targeted by organized groups.
After a series of burglaries involving NFL players, the league warned its teams and tightened security measures. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce from the Kansas City Chiefs, who were burglarized in October, were prominently affected. The NFL announced that sports stars from other leagues were also targeted by the perpetrators.
FBI warns about organized groups
According to information from US media, the FBI informed the NFL about preventive measures last week. Players have been instructed not to post information about their absence on social media or publicly display expensive possessions. According to the investigation, the perpetrators specifically searched remote houses, with a particular focus on bedrooms and wardrobes.
Slumps for Mahomes and Kelce
The burglaries involving Mahomes, the Chiefs’ star quarterback, and his teammate Travis Kelce have prompted the NFL to focus more on the safety of its players. The league emphasized the importance of precautionary measures in a statement.
Although Mahomes and Kelce suffered no personal injuries, the series of burglaries is causing unrest. Experts see this as a growing problem, as athletes are particularly at risk due to their prominence and often remote locations.
