Miami police have launched an investigation after officers stopped and detained Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill as he drove to Sunday’s game. An officer handcuffed and placed Hill facedown on the street just outside the team’s stadium. Police also handcuffed Hill’s teammate Calais Campbell, who said he was trying to “deescalate” the situation. Both men are Black. After the players were released, Hill scored a touchdown to help the Dolphins win. During the touchdown celebration, a teammate pretended to handcuff him in the end zone. Tyreek Hill spoke to reporters after the game.
Tyreek Hill: “I still don’t know what happened. You know what I’m saying? But I do want to say — I do want to be able to use this platform to say, like, what if I wasn’t Tyreek Hill, bro? Like, worst-case scenario, you know, 'cause it's crazy.”
One Miami police officer involved in the incident has been placed on administrative leave.