Miami Dolphins player Tyreek Hill was briefly detained by police on Sunday after being involved in a traffic accident on his way to the stadium for the team's season opener. The team announced On social media.
The Dolphins said in a statement Sunday morning that wide receiver Hill was stopped and detained by police about a block from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. He was released a short time later, but details about his arrest were not immediately released by authorities.
Hill is I saw it on video Officers posted photos on social media of him lying face-down on the ground, handcuffed with his hands behind his back.
“Several teammates witnessed the incident and stopped to offer their support. Tyreek and all other involved players arrived at the stadium safely and are available to play in today's game,” the Dolphins wrote on social platform X.
Miami-Dade Police Chief Stephanie V. Daniels announced late Sunday that she was opening an investigation into the incident and had placed one of the officers involved on administrative duty in the meantime.
“I am committed to transparency and accountability to the community in all situations involving officers,” Daniels said. wrote in the statement.
The Dolphins ultimately defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-17 on Sunday. After contributing a touchdown during the game, Hill put his arms behind his back and clasped his wrists together. celebrateThis may suggest that he had been handcuffed earlier in the day.
During the postgame press conference, a reporter asked Hill about the officers who had been placed on administrative duty, and Hill said he didn't know about it yet.
“That tells you everything you need to know, you know how I feel,” he said. “It was really nice to have my teammates support me in that situation because I was feeling alone. When they showed up, I realized we have a really good team this year.”
It was not immediately clear why Hill was pulled over, but he told reporters that officers alleged he was “speeding and driving recklessly.”
When reached for comment, the Miami-Dade Police Department said the incident is still under investigation and they could not comment on specifics.
Hill's attorney, Drew Rosenhaus, said: He told ESPN It was a “heartbreaking situation” and “completely unnecessary.”
“Obviously I love Tyreek and I hated seeing him in this situation with the police,” Rosenhaus said. From the Associated Press“Apparently he was given a traffic ticket while entering the stadium.”
