MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was detained by police Sunday outside Hard Rock Stadium for a driving violation but was released from custody before Miami’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and is playing.
Hill was seen on video posted to social media face down on the ground as officers placed his hands behind his back and put him in handcuffs.
Sources told ESPN’s Jeff Darlington that Hill was stopped for speeding and then got into a verbal altercation with police and was subsequently placed in handcuffs.
Hill was cited for reckless driving, sources told Darlington.
The traffic incident happened about one block away from the stadium, the team said. Several teammates saw the incident and stopped to offer support, according to the team.
The Miami-Dade Police Department released a statement from Director Stephanie V. Daniels, who requested an “immediate review” of the incident.
“We are aware of the recent detainment of Miami Dolphins player Tyreek Hill by Miami-Dade …