WATCH: Tyreek Hill mocks detainment at the hands of Miami Police with handcuff celebration after scoring TD vs Jaguars
While Tyreek Hill was on his way to the Hard Rock Stadium, he was detained by the Miami police and cited for reckless driving. The Miami Dolphins star was seen in handcuffs before the team's Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Hill, 30, was later released and played against the Jaguars. He scored an 80-yard touchdown and sent a message to the police with a handcuff celebration, which went viral.
You can see the celebration in the post linked below.
The Miami Police Department issued a statement in response to the incident involving Hill, which was widely circulated on social media.
Stephanie V. Daniels, the director of the Miami-Dade Police Department wrote:
"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," she wrote on X.
Stephen A. Smith takes issue with Tyreek Hill incident
The video of Tyreek Hill's treatment at the hands of the police did not go down well.
Stephen A. Smith voiced his concern for the Dolphins wideout via a series of posts on X.
"This story with the police involving @cheetah ain’t going away damnit. Traffic violation? Fine. But WTH was he face down in cuffs, stood up, then the other officer runs over behind him and forces him to the ground again??? Hell No! Excessive! Wrong! Again, this ain’t going away," Stephen A. Smith said.
Despite Hill's quick release, the Miami Police Department continues to face intense criticism for their treatment of the Dolphins star.
Tyreek Hill had a phenomenal game against the Jaguars as he once again racked up over 100 receiving yards and scored a touchdown.