Dolphins' Tyreek Hill detained by police before Week 1 win; marks TD with handcuff celebration

Police in Florida detained Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill before the team’s Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Police in Florida detained Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill before the team’s Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Miami-Dade police stopped Hill near the team’s stadium during a traffic incident, the Dolphins said.

“This morning, WR Tyreek Hill was pulled over for a traffic incident about one block from the stadium and briefly detained by police,” the team said on X. “He has since been released. Several teammates saw the incident and stopped to offer support. Tyreek and all other players involved have safely arrived to the stadium and will be available for today’s game.”

At a postgame news conference, Hill said he was pulled over for speeding but did not provide more information.

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