Miami Dolphins star wide receiver was detained by police officers outside Hard Rock Stadium ahead of the team’s season opener against the Jaguars.
Footage circulated on social media showing him on the ground in handcuffs Sunday morning.
ESPN first reported that he had been arrested for a driving violation but made it clear that he would be playing in the game.
Reporter Jeff Darlington further added details of the incident on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown.
“Tyreek Hill was pulled over for speeding and then got in a verbal spat with police,” Darlington said.
“He was handcuffed and later released.
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“He has been cited for reckless driving after ‘an altercation with police in a verbal form.'”
Later, while at Hard Rock Stadium, Jeff Darlington spoke to Tyreek Hill’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, who explained more about what led to the situation.
He also stated there would be an investigation into Hill being thrown on the ground.
“We will investigate,” Rosenhaus said. “We will look out for Tyreek.”
Miami Dolphins Release Statement After Arrest of Tyreek Hill
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was detained by police Sunday outside Hard Rock Stadium for a driving violation, but it was later stated that he had been released and would be available to play.
Video emerged of Hill being placed in handcuffs while surrounded by multiple police officers.
The Dolphins issued a statement saying 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 arrived at the stadium and will be available for today’s game.”
