"Surviving the Flames: Randall Cobb and His Family's Harrowing House Fire Experience"

Randall Cobb, the wide receiver, and his family managed to escape a fire at their Nashville, Tennessee, residence this week. Aiyda, his wife, took to Instagram to express their gratitude for being fortunate enough to survive the incident.

The Cobbs, who have three young sons, managed to escape the house with only the clothes they were wearing and bare feet. In a statement shared on Instagram, Randall Cobb mentioned that he was able to return to the house to save their dog, Louie.

Cobb thanked the Nashville Fire Department "for their swift action."

"I can't get the image of the brave firefighter getting into position out of my head; he didn't even have water to shoot yet. I truly thought the cars were going to explode and that we would lose him to this tragedy. He is a true hero," Cobb wrote. "Unfortunately we don't know how much, if anything, will be salvageable, but this has been a reminder that nothing is more important than the health of our family.

"We are grateful for our incredible community in Nashville, and the support from our close friends that have given us a temporary roof over our heads and shoulders to lean on."

The post to Instagram includes videos showing burned cars and extensive fire damage to the garage.

Cobb, 33, played last season for the New York Jets and is a free agent. He played 10 of his first 12 seasons with the Green Bay Packers and ranks fifth in franchise history with 532 receptions, 10th in touchdown receptions (47) and 11th in receiving yards (6,316).

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