Fans labeled the Miami Dade Police Department racist after Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was detained on his way to their season opener at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Hill was a block away from Hard Rock Stadium when he was pulled over and handcuffed with his face down.
After a clip of a police officer seemingly charging at Hill and hitting him during his detention, X users immediately called them out on the excessive force used during what was labeled a ‘minor’ traffic offense.
‘Why they do him like that ??? that my question cause he black,’ one user wrote.
‘Racist cops tried to arrest Tyreek Hill,’ another added. ‘That’s some bulls***.’
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was arrested on his way to their opening game
Tyreek Hill is HANDCUFFED by police on his way into Miami Dolphins stadium in astonishing scenes
‘@MiamiDadePD y’all got some explaining to do for the racist shit your cops pulled with Tyreek Hill this morning,’ a third wrote. ‘Clearly at least one of your officers thought he was an easy target as a black man with a nice car. Racist much? If there is no accountability then expect @CivilRights.’
A fourth fan chimed in and wrote: ‘Tyreek Hill is going to have monster game today after some racist cops arrested him before the Dolphins game today.’
DailyMail.com has contacted the Miami Dade Police Department for comment.
Despite the rough start to game day, Hill was released shortly after. The Dolphins later confirmed that he was safe and noted how several teammates stepped in to de-escalate the situation after seeing him in handcuffs.
Hill was released shortly after and is expected to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars
‘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.’
Despite the release, Hill’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, described the incident as ‘heartbreaking’ and the police’s actions ‘completely unnecessary. Rosenhaus also revealed that their camp will take legal action.
‘I’m very distraught about it,’ he told Darlington on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown. ‘We’re going to have to look into it.’
The agent added that he was ‘just thankful Tyreek is OK’ and thanked the team for helping to de-escalate the situation.
Hill is entering his third season with the Dolphins after arriving from Kansas City in 2022. Cheetah made 119 catches for 1,799 yards and 13 touchdowns last season.