MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was briefly detained by police Sunday morning outside Hard Rock Stadium just hours before the team's season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Hill's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told NFL insiders that Hill was detained and cited for reckless driving after being pulled over for allegedly speeding while entering the stadium.
WPTV's news crew drove by as Hill was being detained by Miami-Dade Police.
According to reports, the police officer put Hill in handcuffs after having a verbal altercation.
Hill was later released and arrived at the stadium in time for the start of the game.
The Miami-Dade Police Department posted on X that Director Stephanie Daniels has initiated an internal affairs investigation "to ensure a thorough review of the matter." Also, the social media post said that one of the officers has been placed on administrative duties while the investigation is being conducted.
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) September 8, 2024
WPTV reached out to the Dolphins for further comment and they said they are aware of the situation.
The Dolphins posted on X that several teammates saw the incident and stopped to offer support. Defensive lineman Calais Campbell said he was also handcuffed and cited for disobeying an officer's order after he stopped to offer support for Hill and tried to deescalate the situation.
This morning, WR Tyreek Hill was pulled over for a traffic incident about one block from the stadium and briefly detained by police. He has since been released. Several teammates saw the incident and stopped to offer support. Tyreek and all other players involved have safely…
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) September 8, 2024
The situation didn't seem to affect Hill's play on the field as the All-Pro wide receiver finished with seven catches for 130 yards and an 80-yard touchdown reception in the Dolphins' 20-17 victory over the Jaguars.
