An unidentified New York Jets player was robbed at gunpoint last weekend near his home in New Jersey, ESPN reported Friday. The player was followed on Saturday morning from New York City to Morristown, N.J., where a witness reportedly saw the incident unfold.
According to reports, the player was driving from New York City to his home in Morristown when he noticed he was being followed. The suspect, who has not been identified, allegedly tailed the player from the city to his neighborhood, where the robbery occurred.
Details of the incident are still emerging, but it is believed that the player was approached by the suspect, who brandished a gun and demanded that the player hand over his valuables. The player, who has not been named, reportedly complied with the suspect's demands and was not injured during the incident.
The Morristown police department is investigating the robbery and is reviewing surveillance footage from the area to identify the suspect. The Jets organization has not commented on the incident, citing the player's right to privacy.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of NFL players, particularly in the New York City area. The Jets player is the latest in a string of athletes to be targeted by thieves in recent years.
The NFL Players Association has issued a statement expressing concern for the player's well-being and offering support to the Jets organization. The association has also called for increased security measures to be put in place to protect players from similar incidents in the future.
The incident is a sobering reminder of the risks that athletes face, both on and off the field. As the investigation into the robbery continues, the NFL community is coming together to support the player and his family during this difficult time.