Titans’ Jeffery Simmons’ Nashville Home Burglarized While Team Played in San Francisco

By Blessing Nweke

The home of Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons was burglarized Sunday night while the team was on the road in San Francisco, the Titans confirmed Monday, prompting a police investigation and heightened concern about security for professional athletes.

Simmons appeared to discover the break-in after returning from the Titans’ 37-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. In a series of Instagram stories, the three-time Pro Bowler shared footage that appeared to be taken from a home security system, showing masked individuals entering his residence through a patio door at around 7:30 p.m. CT.

In a statement, the Titans said team security is actively working with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to recover items stolen from the home. “No residents were home during the burglary,” the team said.

Police said the break-in occurred shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday. Surveillance video reviewed by investigators showed at least six people entering the residence after smashing a window. According to authorities, Simmons contacted police around 1 a.m. Monday after arriving back in Nashville from San Francisco.

Simmons expressed relief that his family was not at home at the time of the burglary. “What if any of my family members was in my house?? All that materialistic [expletive] you can have but this is crazy!” he wrote on social media.

The incident came on a notable night for Simmons on the field. He became the sixth player on record to record a sack, a forced fumble and a touchdown in a single game, catching a 1-yard scoring pass for just the second receiving touchdown of his NFL career.

Titans interim coach Mike McCoy said he had not yet spoken directly with Simmons but emphasized the team’s support. “We’re trying to help him as much as we possibly can,” McCoy said.

It remains unclear whether the burglary is connected to a string of past break-ins at the homes of high-profile athletes. In December 2024, the FBI warned sports leagues about organized theft groups believed to target athletes’ homes while teams are traveling.