Latest details from Tyreek Hill’s detention paint disturbing picture of Week 1 incident

Tyreek Hill had a memorable Sunday for all the wrong reasons. Sure, Hill scored a memorable 80-yard touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but his first week started on a sour note, hence the celebration he pulled out of his back pocket afterward.

Hill was pulled over outside Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium for speeding and not wearing a seat belt. Hill should have been ticketed – and he was, like any average American – but the rest of the incident is a bit of a blur.

Videos showed Hill handcuffed and reports suggested his face was on the pavement multiple times. It’s unclear why the officer felt the need to use such force — perhaps he was right — but for now, the Miami-Dade Police Department has placed said officer on administrative leave while they investigate the incident.

ESPN’s Jeff Darlington shed more light on what happened Monday.

“Calais Campbell, who said after the game that police told him they briefly handcuffed him for “disobeying a direct order,” ultimately did not receive a ticket. The Miami-Dade Police Department told me this morning that this is still an internal investigation, so they cannot yet provide details on what led to the reckless driving ticket or why Hill was detained face down in handcuffs. One of the officers on the scene remains on administrative duty,” Darlington wrote on X.

Campbell went to Hill’s aid at the time, which is why he was reportedly handcuffed as well. Several Dolphins teammates came to Hill’s defense, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, though he didn’t hesitate to take action.

Tua didn’t want to offend anyone. The Dolphins also released a statement Sunday, detailing exactly what happened from their perspective.

“This morning, WR Tyreek Hill was stopped for a traffic incident approximately one block from the stadium and briefly detained by police. He has since been released,” the Dolphins said in a statement. “Several teammates witnessed the incident and stopped to offer their support. Tyreek and all other players involved arrived safely at the stadium and will be available for today’s game.”

Fortunately, Hill came through his pre-game altercation just fine and was able to score some respectable points in Miami’s win. This won’t be the last we hear about this situation, though.