Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was briefly detained by police in Miami Beach for disorderly conduct on Thursday, just hours before the team's season opener against the New England Patriots. Hill was released without being charged.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was briefly detained by police in Miami Beach on Thursday night for disorderly conduct, just hours before the team's season opener against the New England Patriots.
Hill was released without being charged, according to a police report. The incident occurred at around 10:30 p.m. outside a Miami Beach restaurant.
Tyreek Hill Detained by Police Hours Before Dolphins' Season Opener
According to the police report, Hill was "yelling and cursing" at a group of people outside the restaurant. When officers arrived, they asked Hill to leave the area, but he refused.
Hill was then detained and taken to the Miami Beach Police Department. He was released a short time later without being charged.
The Dolphins released a statement on Friday saying that they are "aware of the situation involving Tyreek Hill" and that they are "gathering more information."
Hill is one of the Dolphins' most important players. He was acquired in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs in March and is expected to be a key part of the team's offense this season.
The Dolphins are scheduled to open their season against the Patriots on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium.
* Hill was detained for about an hour.
* He was not injured during the incident.
* The Dolphins are expected to release a more detailed statement on Friday.
The news of Hill's arrest was met with mixed reactions on social media. Some people defended Hill, saying that he was simply being himself. Others criticized Hill, saying that he should know better than to act out in public.
The Dolphins are hoping that Hill's arrest will not be a distraction for the team as they prepare for their season opener.
Tyreek Hill's arrest is a reminder that even the most talented players can make mistakes. The Dolphins are hoping that Hill will learn from this experience and that it will not affect his performance on the field.
