Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill says he’s “still shell-shocked” and “embarrassed” following a controversial police detainment that occurred just hours before the team’s season opener on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In an interview with CNN‘s Kaitlan Collins on The Source, Hill recounted the traffic stop, expressing his lingering shock and confusion.
“I really I wasn’t on that kind of energy. Like, I was chilling. I was following the rules. I wasn’t moving fast because, you know, I got injuries. You feel me? I got things that I go through … I’ve been doing this for a moment now, man. So I’m dealing with some stuff. I’m still kinda shell-shocked from it,” Hill told Collins, accompanied by his attorney Julius Collins.
The detainment, which occurred near Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, saw Hill briefly handcuffed by Miami-Dade police for what the Dolphins later described as a “traffic incident.” Video footage circulating on social media showed Hill facedown on the ground as officers restrained him, sparking immediate concern among fans and fellow players.
Hill continued, “So I guess the officers, they felt like I wasn’t doing it on their time but … I was doing it. That, you know, man, I’m still kinda shell-shocked from it. And I’m embarrassed.”
Despite the pregame turmoil, Hill was released in time to join his teammates for the season opener. The Dolphins ultimately secured a 20-17 victory over the Jaguars, with Hill playing a key role in the conference win.
Drew Rosenhaus, Hill’s agent, commented to CBS, describing the police stop as “surreal” and “traumatic.” Rosenhaus indicated plans to investigate the police conduct but refrained from making specific allegations.
In 2014, Hill pleaded guilty to domestic assault charges involving his then-pregnant girlfriend. In 2019, he was investigated by Kansas City police over a battery incident involving his son, though he did not face discipline for that case.
As one of the NFL‘s top receivers, Hill’s performance remains critical to the Dolphins’ success. Now in his third season with Miami, Hill’s focus appears to be on moving past the police detainment and continuing his on-field performance.