NFL huge receiver Randall Cobb and his household survived a home hearth that apparently began with their Tesla charger of their storage.
Cobb’s spouse, Aiyda, revealed particulars of the harrowing blaze on her Instagram story.
“We’re fortunate to be alive,” she wrote.
“The Tesla charger caught on hearth within the storage late final evening and shortly unfold. We obtained out of the home with nothing however the garments on our again and no footwear on our toes. I’ll clarify extra later however posting this in case I miss any appts, calls, texts, conferences. Thanks GOD.”
Aiyda included a photograph of the household storage, which seemed like a bomb had gone off.
The Cobbs have three younger sons, Cade, Caspian and Likelihood.
Afterward Wednesday, Randall offered an replace on the state of affairs on Instagram.
“Thanks all for the love and optimistic messages,” he wrote.
“Before everything, we’re all protected and wholesome. We obtained out of the home and I used to be ready to return in and get our canine, Louie. We are able to’t thank Chief Caruthers, Captain Irvin and the Nashville Hearth Division sufficient for his or her swift motion. I can’t get the picture of the courageous firefighter stepping into place out of my head; he didn’t even have water to shoot but.
“I actually thought the automobiles had been going to blow up and that we’d lode him to this tragedy. He’s a real hero. Sadly we don’t understand how a lot, if something, can be salvageable, however this has been a reminder that nothing is extra vital than the well being of our household. We’re grateful for our unimaginable group in Nashville, and the assist from our shut mates which have given us a short lived roof over our heads and shoulders to lean on.”
Randall Cobb performed final yr for the Jets, becoming a member of the crew together with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, whom he performed with for 10 years on the Packers.
After spending his first eight NFL seasons in Inexperienced Bay, Cobb performed one season apiece in Dallas and Houston, earlier than returning for 2 extra years with the Packers.
Final season, Cobb appeared in 11 video games for the Jets, catching 5 balls and one landing; it’s presumable that he would have had a extra energetic position had Rodgers not gone down with a torn Achilles 4 snaps into the season within the opening recreation in opposition to the Payments.
Final offseason, he had puzzled if his profession may be over earlier than Rodgers referred to as on behalf of the Jets.
“I had no clue what [Rodgers] was saying to them however he referred to as me, ‘Would you have an interest?’” Cobb stated lately on Barstool’s Bussin’ With the Boys podcast. “On the identical time, I don’t wish to simply come right here to simply be [another guy].”
