An agent for Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill sharply criticized the actions of the police officers who detained the player just hours before his team's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Drew Rosenhaus told Fox News Digital in a statement Sunday that the situation surrounding Hill is “completely unacceptable.”
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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (No. 10) listens to his agent Drew Rosenhaus before an NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
“What happened to Tyreek at the stadium today is completely unacceptable,” he said. “Tyreek should not have been treated like that by police. Tyreek's legal team will be pursuing this matter on Tyreek's behalf and will consider taking legal action.”
Hill was “briefly detained” by Miami-Dade Police officers before the game. Video posted to social media showed officers wrestling Hill to the ground and handcuffing him during what appeared to be a tense scene. Dolphins defensive end Calais Campbell said Hill was also handcuffed when he and Jonnu Smith pulled over to offer support while Hill was speaking with officials.
Miami-Dade Police Chief Stephanie V. Daniels said one officer involved in the incident has been placed on “administrative assignment” pending the results of an internal investigation.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill speaks during a press conference after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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“That should tell you all the information you need,” Hill said.
The wide receiver claimed he had “no idea” why officers handcuffed him.
“My mom didn't raise me that way, so I wasn't disrespectful,” Hill said. “I didn't swear or anything like that. Like I said, I'm still trying to figure it out.”
Hill said he wondered what would have happened if he hadn't been an NFL player.
“I don't mean to bring up the issue of race, but it gets a little touchy sometimes when you do,” he added. “What would have happened if I hadn't been Tyreek Hill? God only knows what that guy and his buddies would have done. I just made sure I did what my uncle always tells me to do whenever I'm in a situation like this: 'Just listen. Put your hands on the wheel and just listen.'”
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (No. 10) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told The Associated Press that the league has been in contact with the Dolphins about the incident.
Hill had an 80-yard touchdown catch against the Jaguars, and during the celebration he made fun of staying behind.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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