Joe Burrow‘s home was burglarized in December 2024, resulting in the loss of approximately $300,000 in valuables, according to court documents. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback revealed details about the break-in during Season 2, Episode 5 of Quarterback on Netflix.
Twelve days following the episode’s release, NFL analyst Mike Florio reported significant developments regarding the investigation. Authorities in New York arrested two pawn shop managers after they pleaded guilty to conspiring to receive stolen goods, which included designer luggage, eyewear, watches, and jewelry taken from Burrow’s residence.
Dimitriy Nezhinskiy, 43, entered a guilty plea to one count of conspiracy to receive stolen property and is facing up to five years in prison. In addition, he is responsible for restitution and forfeiture totaling over $2.5 million related to the case. His co-manager at the pawn shop, Juan Villar, age 48, had already pleaded guilty in June to the same charge.
The two men allegedly incentivized burglaries by promising cash payments for stolen items, contributing to a broader criminal ring whose members have been arrested this year. Multiple individuals have been charged for involvement in Burrow’s burglary alongside other felonies connected to this operation.
Joe Burrow Prepares to Return to Bengals Training Camp
While legal proceedings move forward against those involved in the theft, Joe Burrow is scheduled to report back to the Cincinnati Bengals’ training camp in preparation for the 2025 NFL season. The team’s rookies reported on Saturday, with veterans, including Burrow, expected to join on Tuesday ahead of the Wednesday camp start.
Burrow, selected as the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by Cincinnati, notably led the Bengals to the Super Bowl in 2022, though they were defeated by the Los Angeles Rams. Last season, he was the league leader in passing yards and touchdowns, but the team did not qualify for the playoffs.
With a renewed focus, Burrow aims to guide the Bengals back into playoff contention and mount another Super Bowl challenge in the upcoming season.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Does Joe Burrow like Harry Potter?
A. I still dislike scary movies. Haunted houses and similar things are not for me. I couldn’t watch Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, or House.
I preferred shows like SpongeBob, Disney Channel, and Nickelodeon. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying Disney Channel shows.
Q. Does Joe Burrow have tiny hands?
A. Burrow tweeted, “Thinking about retiring after learning the football might slip out of my small hands. Please think of me.” This tweet now has 303,000 likes. Burrow’s hand size is 9 inches, which is one of the smallest for first-round quarterbacks since 2008.