NFL player Randall Cobb and his family escape house fire reportedly caused by a Tesla charger

NFL football star Randall Cobb and his family survived a house fire that was reportedly caused by a Tesla charger in their garage. 

Cobb, 33, wrote on his Instagram earlier this week that he, his wife, three sons and their pet dog were all safe and escaped the blaze at their Tennessee property. 

He thanked the fire chief and the Nashville Fire Department for their "swift action."

Cobb's wife, Aiyda Cobb, said that the fire was caused by the Tesla charger in the garage and quickly spread, according to Yahoo News. 

As of now investigators have not confirmed whether the Tesla charger was the cause of the fire. 

Cobb said at one point that he thought the cars were going to explode. 

Cobb is currently searching for a new NFL team after being released by the New York Jets. Prior to playing for the Jets, he played for the Green Bay Packers.