Jets Player Robbed at Gunpoint Outside Morristown Home

A 26-year-old suspect has been charged in the armed robbery of a New York Jets player in New Jersey.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 7:39pm

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A New York Jets football player was robbed at gunpoint outside his Morristown, New Jersey home last year. Four masked men in an SUV with fake license plates ambushed the victim and his acquaintances, stealing the player's watch, wallet, and cash from the driver. Police have charged a 26-year-old Paterson man, Noah Shaffer, with first-degree robbery and conspiracy charges based on electronic evidence linking him to the crime. Shaffer was already in jail on unrelated charges from at least seven other incidents.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the risks professional athletes face as high-profile targets for violent crime, even in their own neighborhoods. It also raises concerns about community safety and the ability of law enforcement to address repeat offenders in the Morristown area.

The details

According to police, the Jets player and some acquaintances had just returned from New York City when their vehicle was blocked in the driveway by an SUV with four masked, armed men. The robbers, who were carrying handguns, stole the player's watch and wallet, as well as cash from the driver, before fleeing the scene. Authorities were able to link 26-year-old Noah Shaffer to the crime through electronic evidence, and he now faces charges of first-degree robbery and conspiracy.

  • The armed robbery occurred around 8 a.m. on February 15, 2025.
  • Shaffer was charged on January 15, 2026.
  • Shaffer is set to appear in court for a hearing on March 2, 2026.

The players

Noah Shaffer

A 26-year-old man from Paterson, New Jersey who has been charged with first-degree robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery in connection with the incident.

New York Jets player

The victim of the armed robbery, who has not been publicly identified by police.

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What they’re saying

“This incident and other potential suspects remain under investigation.”

— Maggie Calderwood, Morris County First Assistant Prosecutor

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on March 2 whether to allow Noah Shaffer to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This robbery of a high-profile athlete highlights the ongoing challenges of community safety and repeat offenders that law enforcement in the Morristown area must address. It underscores the need for robust security measures to protect public figures, as well as effective strategies to prevent and prosecute violent crimes.