Tyreek Hill responds to his police incident

Aug 6, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) talks to reporters after a joint practice with the Atlanta Falcons at Baptist Health Training Complex. Photo Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill offered his first public response to Sunday’s bizarre incident involving Miami police.

Hill was involved in a traffic stop on his way to Hard Rock Stadium prior to Miami’s season opener, and video showed him face down in handcuffs at one point during the incident. The wide receiver was ultimately released and played in the game.

After the game, Hill told reporters that he had “no idea” why he had been handcuffed, and defended his conduct.

I asked Tyreek Hill why he believes police put him in handcuffs: “I have no idea. I wasn’t disrespecting. I didn’t cuss.” When told the police officer has been placed on administrative leave, Hill says, “That should tell you all you need to know.”

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“I have no idea. I wasn’t disrespecting. I didn’t cuss,” Hill said when asked why he had been handcuffed.

Hill was also told that the officer involved in the traffic stop had already been placed on administrative leave, which Hill took as a form of vindication.

“That should tell you all you need to know,” Hill responded.

Hill’s performance clearly was not impacted by the incident. He caught seven passes for 130 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown that he capped off with a fitting celebration. Miami police have said they will conduct a review of the incident.