Report: Matthew Stafford Has Home Inspected By Police, NFL Security amid Burglaries

Amid the recent wave of burglaries that have occurred at the home of professional athletes, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is taking extra precaution to ensure his house is secure.

Per TMZ Sports, Stafford recently invited police officers and NFL security to inspect his home for potential weak spots.

TMZ noted law enforcement said they provided tips and additional safety measures Stafford can take to prevent his home from being targeted.

In a recent liasion information report obtained by Aaron Katersky and Josh Margolin of ABC News, the FBI warned pro sports leagues about organized crime groups targeting the homes of professional athletes.

"These homes are targeted for burglary due to the perception they may have high-end goods like designer handbags, jewelry, watches, and cash," the report said.

The FBI noted these groups have allegedly burglarized the homes of at least nine professional athletes between September and November.

Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce had their homes burglarized on Oct. 7 right around the start of their Monday Night Football game against the New Orleans Saints.

The homes of Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić and Dallas Stars captain Tyler Seguin were burglarized within a few weeks of each other. U.S. authorities announced Joe Burrow's home was broken into during the Cincinnati Bengals' game against the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 9.

Per Malik Jackson of Fox 4 in Kansas City, police believe the people behind these burglaries are members of a South American crime ring.

There's no indication at this point that any of the athlete homes that have been burglarized were occupied at the time of the alleged incidents.

Among the instructions law enforcement officials have been providing to athletes, per TMZ, is to make sure their entire homes have security alarms rather than just the first floor and avoid leaving ladders around the property.

In 2023, Stafford purchased a $28 million property in Los Angeles that used to belong to Jennifer Lopez.