Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Calais Campbell has disclosed the reason he was placed in handcuffs and detained along with teammate Tyreek Hill on Sunday morning.
Hill made headlines ahead of Miami’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars as he endured some rough treatment at the hands of officers from the Miami-Dade Police Department. The wide receiver showed up in multiple recordings wearing handcuffs, with some showing him lying on the ground.
Campbell, as it turns out, was also handcuffed. But both players were eventually released and were able to play against the Jags later in the day.
“Dolphins DL Calais Campbell just told me he was detained in handcuffs by police this morning trying to deescalate the Tyreek Hill matter,” NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reported after Miami’s 20-17 win. “He says never in his 17-year career or life has he had anything like that happen.”
Calais Campbell Made His Mark Against Jacksonville
Getting handcuffed right before playing his first game for the Dolphins probably isn’t the way Campbell saw his career starting out in Miami, but he made the most of his debut, recording a sack early in the first quarter.
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Meanwhile, the MDPD has since launched an investigation into the morning’s affairs, with one of the officers placed on administrative leave amid the probe.
“Following the incident involving Tyreek Hill, I have initiated an Internal Affairs investigation to ensure a thorough review of the matter,” department director Stephanie V. Daniels said in a statement. “One of the officers involved in the incident has been placed on administrative duties while the investigation is conducted.
“I’m committed to transparency and accountability to the community with any situation involving my officers.”
Tyreek Hill and Calais Campbell both left their marks on Sunday’s game. Hill made seven receptions for 130 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Campbell registered three tackles and a sack.
