Tyreek Hill is detained by police before Dolphins game. Officer is subsequently placed on leave

SUMMARY

Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins' star wide receiver, was handcuffed and detained by police outside the team's stadium on Sunday morning before their season opener. Hill, who was stopped for speeding and reckless driving, was placed face down on the street, leading to widespread social media attention. Miami-Dade Police director Stephanie V. Daniels announced an internal investigation, resulting in the officer involved being placed on administrative leave. Hill voiced his confusion over the incident, stating, “I had no idea why police placed me in handcuffs.” Defensive tackle Calais Campbell, who attempted to assist Hill, was also briefly detained. Hill performed impressively in the game, catching seven passes for 130 yards and an 80-yard touchdown. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, described the situation as “heartbreaking” and “mindboggling.