Former Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill charged with reckless driving hours before Week 1
By Mike Luciano
The Kansas City Chiefs are clearly missing what All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill brings to the table as a uniquely singular talent due to his speed. However, the Miami Dolphins star was always embroiled in some off-field controversy, and his troubles have followed him down to Florida.
Miami is to begin their season at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a worthy opponent who was vying for the top spot in the AFC before injuries to all their best players. Before the game, Hill was the subject of a police altercation.
Hill was pulled over on his way to the stadium. After he was pulled over, Hill got into a minor verbal squabble with police, which led to him being placed in handcuffs. Photos and video taken from the scene appear to show Hill on the ground while being cuffed.
Hill has since been cited for reckless driving. In a shocking turn of events, it appears as though he has made his way to Hard Rock Stadium and is going to play against the Jaguars.
Former Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill cited for reckless driving
UPDATE: Hill and Dolphins teammate Calais Campbell, who was charged with disobeying a direct order, were both put in handcuffs following the altercation. One of the officers involved in the incident has already been placed on administrative leave by the Miami-Dade police department.
This is an evolving story. Figures from around the sporting world have already voiced opinions on the videos of Hill circulating online.
In just the last 14 months, Hill has been accused of assaulting a male employee of the Haulover Marine Center (a settlement was later reached out of court) and was cited in two separate paternity lawsuits.
Recently, influencer Sophie Hall filed a civil suit against him after she alleged he had broken her leg while performing football drills at his house. Hill alleges that Hall fell over a dog, and the matter is still ongoing.