Cowboys' Dak Prescott Talks Personal Security amid High-Profile Athlete Break-Ins

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott discussed his own security following the recent wave of burglaries that have occurred at the homes of professional athletes.

"I can't have it be written about every which way that I go to protect my security because then I'll just be opening a loophole, but I've always understood who I was or where I was, especially being the quarterback of this team and targeted that I am, whether it be for a natural robbery or whether it be for losing a game and whatever," Prescott said, per ESPN's Todd Archer. "I've understood the position that I am in. So, for me it's more about the day and now protecting my fiancée and my daughter."

On Nov. 20, the NFL issued a memo to team security directors and the players' union regarding organized and skilled criminals that were increasingly targeting the homes of professional athletes.

The NBA later followed suit, urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following several high-profile burglaries.

Aaron Katersky and Josh Margolin of ABC News reported on Monday that the FBI issued a formal warning to sports leagues regarding organized theft groups targeting athletes. The report stated that "at least nine professional athletes" were targeted in burglaries including Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis.

Prescott explained that the burglary attempts are one of the downsides of fame.

"I mean not everything that comes with it is great, right? You weigh the good with the bad," Prescott said, via Archer. "You understand that, as I said, who we are, what we're subject to, that others can look up and just see how much we make or maybe an address, and that puts us subject to a target. As I said for me and for my teammates, I think for anybody across the league, or anybody of celebrity status, I guess you could say, it's unfortunate but, yeah, we have to take and do what's necessary to protect us and our family."

The three-time Pro Bowl passer appeared in eight games during his 2024 campaign before undergoing season-ending hamstring surgery. Prescott completed 64.7 percent of his throws for 1,978 yards and 11 touchdowns to go along with eight interceptions.

Prior to the latest string of burglaries, the 31-year-old revealed that he has been mindful regarding security for himself as well as his family.