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Tyreek Hill made sure to put his hands behind his back after speeding down the sideline for a touchdown.

Hill capped a day that began with him being detained in handcuffs by police for a driving violation outside the stadium by scoring an 80-yard TD reception with 2:08 remaining in the third quarter of the Dolphins’ season opener against the Jaguars.

Hill, who was cited for reckless driving in the late-morning incident with cops just before arriving at Hard Rock Stadium, caught a pass from Tua Tagovailoa around midfield and streaked down the left sideline for the score that cut the Jaguars’ lead to 17-14 with the extra point.

The Dolphins went on to win 20-17 as Hill finished with seven catches on 12 targets for 130 yards.


  Tyreek Hill (10) does a handcuff celebration after scoring an 80-yard touchdown on Sept. 8, 2024. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Tyreek Hill (10) does a handcuff celebration after scoring an 80-yard touchdown on Sept. 8, 2024. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

  Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) participates in Tyreek Hill’s (10) handcuff celebration after an 80-yard touchdown on Sept. 8, 2024. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) participates in Tyreek Hill’s (10) handcuff celebration after an 80-yard touchdown on Sept. 8, 2024. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

  Tyreek Hill catches an 80-yard touchdown for the Dolphins on Sept. 8, 2024. Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Tyreek Hill catches an 80-yard touchdown for the Dolphins on Sept. 8, 2024. Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

After hurling the ball into the stands, Hill stopped at the far corner of the end zone and did the handcuffs celebration.

Teammate Jaylen Waddle unhooked the imaginary handcuffs before they returned to the Miami sideline.

The Miami-Dade Police Department said they are looking into Sunday’s detainment of Hill, who was shown on video handcuffed and laying on the ground before he was released.


  Tyreek Hill being detained by police outside Hard Rock Stadium before the Dolphins game on Sept. 8, 2024. X/@NolanFried73315 Tyreek Hill being detained by police outside Hard Rock Stadium before the Dolphins game on Sept. 8, 2024. X/@NolanFried73315

  Tyreek Hill on the ground as he’s handcuffed by police on Sept. 8, 2024. X/Adam Schefter Tyreek Hill on the ground as he’s handcuffed by police on Sept. 8, 2024. X/Adam Schefter

“We are aware of the recent detainment of Miami Dolphins player Tyreek Hill by Miami-Dade Police Department officers,” director Stephanie V. Daniels said in a statement released by the MDPD. “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.”

In an interview with NFL Network, Hill’s agent Drew Rosenhaus called the treatment of his client “unnecessary,” adding, “There’s no reason Tyreek should have been treated that way.”

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