Tyreek Hill Breaks Silence On Pregame Detainment Incident

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill claims he had "no idea" why he was detained by police near Hard Rock Stadium hours before his team's Week 1 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday (September 8).

“I wasn’t disrespectful because my mom didn’t raise me that way,” Hill told reporters during his postgame press conference via the New York Post . “I didn’t cuss. I did none of that. I’m still trying to figure it out.”

Hill was cited for reckless driving after allegedly speeding while driving to Hard Rock Stadium Sunday morning. A video shared by ESPN 's Adam Schefter showed Hill placed in handcuffs and laying on the ground about a block away from the stadium.

One of the officers who detained Hill was been placed on administrative leave amid an ongoing internal investigation , Miami-Dade Police Director Stephanie V. Daniels confirmed in a statement shared on the department's X account Sunday afternoon.

"Following the incident involving Tyreek Hill, I have initiated an Internal Affairs investigation to ensure a thorough review of the matter," Daniels said. "One of the officers involved in the incident has been placed on administrative duties while the investigation is conducted.

"I'm committed to transparency and accountability to the community with any situation involving my officers."

Daniels had previously issued a statement in response to the incident on behalf of the department.

"We are aware of the recent detainment of Miami Dolphins player Tyreek Hill by Miami-Dade Police Department officers. I have requested an immediate review of all details surrounding the incident, and we are also reviewing available body camera footage. We will provide updates as further information becomes available," Miami-Dade Police Department Director Stephanie V. Daniels said in a statement shared by the department.

Hill finished Sunday's game with seven receptions for 130 yards, which included an 80-yard touchdown in the third quarter to cut the Dolphins' deficit to 17-14 before two unanswered field goals. The All-Pro wide receiver Hill recently agreed to a three-year, $90 million contract with the Dolphins, which included a $7 million signing bonus and 459 million guaranteed.

Hill led the NFL with 1,799 receiving yards and was the co-leader for receiving touchdowns with 13 in 2023.