NFL receiver Randall Cobb thanks firefighters for saving his family from house fire

“I can’t get the image of a brave firefighter taking position out of my head,” Cobb says in a social media post

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Veteran NFL quarterback Randall Cobb is thanking Nashville firefighters for saving his family after a house fire.

Cobb shared a statement and video on social media Wednesday that his family is safe and healthy, as is their dog. Cobb said he couldn’t thank the fire department enough for their quick action.

“I can’t get the image out of my head of the brave firefighter getting into position; he didn’t even have water to shoot,” Cobb wrote. “I really thought the cars were going to explode and we were going to lose him in this tragedy. He’s a true hero.”

The Nashville Fire Department did not immediately respond to a message from The Associated Press on Thursday.

Cobb said they don’t know what, if anything, will be salvageable. He thanked close friends for providing a temporary roof for him, his wife and their children. His post included video and photos of the home’s damaged garage, including his vehicle, topped with a photo of his wife and children safely in bed.

Cobb, a 13-year NFL veteran, is currently a free agent. The Tennessee native, who was taken in the second round by Green Bay out of Kentucky in 2011, spent last season with the New York Jets. He played 10 seasons with the Packers, along with stints in Dallas and Houston.

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