Titans Cornerback Caleb Farley's Father Killed, Another Injured in Explosion at NFL Player's House
The father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley was killed and another person was injured in an explosion at the NFL player's house in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Wednesday.
The Rock Hill Police Department said that the explosion happened at around 7:30 a.m. EST.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found that the house had been destroyed and that two people were injured. One of the injured people, who has not been identified, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
The other person, who was later identified as Farley's father, Corey Farley, was pronounced dead at the scene
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but police said that it does not appear to be suspicious.
Caleb Farley was drafted by the Titans in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He has played in 10 games for the Titans this season, recording 13 tackles and one interception.
The Titans released a statement on Wednesday expressing their condolences to the Farley family.
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Corey Farley," the statement said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Caleb and his family during this difficult time."
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Corey Farley," the statement said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Caleb and his family during this difficult time."