The NFL season did not start ideally for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill. The 30-year-old athlete was arrested just outside Hard Rock Stadium a few hours before the team’s home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. As fans made their way to the stadium for the season opener, they encountered the incident and wondered if their star player would be able to participate in the game.
“That was quite a surprise on the way, man,” shared Hill, who is nicknamed “Cheetah” for being the fastest player in the NFL, during a post-game interview.
Below, HollywoodLife has gathered everything we know about Tyreek’s arrest.
Video of Tyreek Hill’s arrest today: pic.twitter.com/Kope2Ma6tk
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 8, 2024
Hill, who was originally drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016, was handcuffed on the morning of Sunday, September 8. According to ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington in a post on X (formerly Twitter), “I’m told by sources Tyreek Hill was cited for reckless driving as a result of his incident outside the stadium with police.” Darlington further explained, “After he was pulled over, he got into a verbal altercation with police. The officer chose to place Hill in handcuffs. He was cited and released after the situation was deescalated.”
As videos of the arrest began circulating online, the Miami Dolphins released a statement on X confirming both the incident and Hill’s playing status. The statement read, “He has since been released. Several teammates saw the incident and stopped to offer support. Tyreek and all other players involved have safely arrived at the stadium and will be available for today’s game.”
