NFL Star Tyreek Hill Detained by Police, Handcuffed in Road Near Team's Stadium Hours Before Season Opener

Mar. 15, 2025

Just hours before his first game of the season,Tyreek Hillwas detained for a traffic incident just one block from the Miami Dolphins' stadium.

Shortly after the incident, the Dolphins shared a statement on social media, revealing that Hill’s run-in with the police occurred near the Rock Stadium, where he and the Dolphins are scheduled to play the Jacksonville Jaguars at 1 p.m. local time.

The NFL star “has since been released,” according to the statement, which also revealed that other Dolphins players witnessed Hill’s detainment.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill.Rich Storry/Getty

Rich Storry/Getty

“Several teammates saw the incident and stopped to offer support,” the statement said. “Tyreek and all other players involved have safely arrived to the stadium and will be available for today’s game."

Hill’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, also confirmed that he is still scheduled to play against the Jaguars.

According to ESPN’sAdam Schefter, Rosenhaus told the outlet that he had “just” been with the player, who was “getting ready to play today.”

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Tyreek Hill.Mike Ehrmann/Getty

Mike Ehrmann/Getty

Rosenhaus also confirmed that the detainment occurred as Hill was on his way to the stadium, and he toldESPNthat it was “mind-boggling” and “completely unnecessary.”

“I’m very distraught about it," the agent added. “We’re going to have to look into it.”

Rosenhaus did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s requests for comment.

“I have requested an immediate review of all details surrounding the incident, and we are also reviewing available body camera footage,” he added. “We will provide updates as further information becomes available.”

source: people.com