Miami police have released bodycam footage of a traffic stop involving NFL player Tyreek Hill, who was removed from his vehicle and handcuffed by officers. The incident occurred as Hill was heading to Hard Rock Stadium just hours before the season opener in South Florida. Following the stop, one officer has been reassigned to administrative duties while an investigation takes place. Two of Hill’s Miami Dolphins teammates, Calais Campbell and Jonnu Smith, were also present during the incident.
The Dolphins organization expressed their disappointment over the police’s behavior, stating: “We are saddened by the overly aggressive and violent conduct” shown towards Hill and the other players. They called for disciplinary action against the officers involved. Hill criticized the handling of the situation, asserting that the officer should be dismissed immediately. “The officer’s use of force was excessive, escalating, and reckless,” he said through a statement from his lawyer. Meanwhile, the local police union defended the officers’ actions during the encounter.
The traffic stop occurred near the team’s home stadium, with the bodycam footage capturing the moment Hill was pulled over, followed by officers approaching his vehicle. Hill expressed discomfort over how the officers knocked on his window, and an exchange ensued regarding his seatbelt. Despite his insistence on receiving a ticket to avoid being late, the situation escalated, leading officers to demand that he exit the car before handcuffing him on the pavement. Hill informed the officers about a recent knee surgery during this process. Teammates Campbell and Smith, who stopped nearby, reported being handcuffed as well when they attempted to intervene.
Despite the incident, all players involved were released in time to attend the football game.