Police are calling for an investigation into why Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was briefly detained for a traffic violation while entering the Dolphins’ stadium, hours before his team was set to open the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Hill was seen on a video posted to the social media site X laying face down on the ground as officers placed his hands behind his back and appeared to put handcuffs on him.

Hill was released and took the field against the Jaguars.

His agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN that the escalation from being pulled over to then placed in handcuffs was “mind boggling”.

“It’s a heartbreaking situation,” Rosenhaus said.

“Obviously I love Tyreek. I hated to see him in the situation he was in with the police. He is going to play today.

“How things escalated into the situation that they were in, in handcuffs and being held on the ground with police, is mind boggling to me. I’m deeply concerned by that. Very troubled.

Miami-Dade Police Department director Stephanie Daniels said and update would be provided when more information came to light.

“I have requested an immediate review of all details surrounding the incident, and we are also reviewing available body camera footage,” Daniels said.

In a statement, the Dolphins said Hill safely arrived at the stadium.

“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.

“He has since been released. Several teammates saw the incident and stopped to offer support. Tyreek and all other players involved have safely arrived to the stadium and will be available for today’s game.”

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