MIAMI Dolphins star Tyreek Hill was arrested on his way to Sunday’s season opener.
Footage circulated on social media showing wide receiver Hill, 30, on the ground in handcuffs Sunday morning.
ESPN reported the news first that he was arrested for a driving violation.
Reporter Jeff Darlington revealed details of the incident on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown show.
“Tyreek Hill was pulled over for speeding and then got in a verbal spat with police,” Darlington said.
“He was handcuffed and later released.
“He has been cited for reckless driving after ‘an altercation with police in a verbal form.'”
Darlington added that Hill made it to the stadium along with all other members of the Dolphins roster after teammates stopped to support him.
Hill’s agent Drew Rosenhaus and appeared on ESPN to explain what happened.
“It’s a heartbreaking situation, ” Rosenhaus said. “Obviously I love Tyreek and …