Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was briefly detained by police following a minor traffic violation ahead of the team’s season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The Dolphins confirmed the incident, noting that Hill was pulled over just one block from Hard Rock Stadium. Despite the detainment, Hill has since been released and will be available to play in the game.
Hill’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, assured NFL Network that the situation was resolved quickly, with Hill being released after a brief encounter with law enforcement. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, Hill was taken to the ground and handcuffed for five minutes before being let go. The exact nature of the traffic violation has not been disclosed.
In a statement, the Dolphins addressed 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 of Hill’s teammates witnessed the event and stopped to offer their support. The team emphasized that all players, including Hill, have safely arrived at the stadium and will be available for the game.
At 30 years old, Hill is entering his ninth NFL season and remains a key player for the Dolphins. While the incident caused a brief disruption, it does not appear to have affected his status for Sunday’s matchup against Jacksonville.