Before the Miami Dolphins could even kick off their season against the Jacksonville Jaguars, standout receiver Tyreek Hill found himself detained by the police just outside Hard Rock Stadium. Despite the altercation with law enforcement, Hill's participation in Week 1's game was not in jeopardy, as confirmed by both the Dolphins and Hill's agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Hill's encounter with the police occurred on the morning of the game, reportedly due to a traffic infraction that rapidly escalated beyond a regular citation.

According to CBS Sports, Rosenhaus expressed his dismay, stating, "completely unnecessary. I'm very distraught about it. We're going to have to look into it.'"

Details emerged when ESPN's Adam Schefter shared a video of Hill handcuffed by police. Officers restrained the top wide receiver from last season after a verbal altercation related to alleged reckless driving. Several teammates were present and stayed to support, drawing significant attention just hours before the game.

The Dolphins quickly issued a statement on X, affirming that Hill, along with all other players present, had safely arrived at the stadium and were preparing for the game. "This morning, WR Tyreek Hill was pulled over for a traffic incident about one block from the stadium and briefly detained by police," the team said in a statement obtained by NBC Miami. "He has since been released." As the details unraveled, the Dolphins and their fans were assured that their 30-year-old wide receiver, fresh off a restructured contract, would indeed take the field against the Jaguars.

This morning, WR Tyreek Hill was pulled over for a traffic incident about one block from the stadium and briefly detained by police. He has since been released. Several teammates saw the incident and stopped to offer support. Tyreek and all other players involved have safely…

— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) September 8, 2024

Despite the morning's tribulations, kickoff time remained set for 1 p.m. ET.