Tyreek Hill's pregame arrest shakes Dolphins locker room, Coach McDaniel emotional in response

Dolphins star Tyreek Hill was detained by Miami-Dade police in a traffic incident before the team's thrilling Week 1 victory Leer

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espite the pulling off a dramatic comeback win in Week 1, much of the attention has shifted to an off-field incident involving star wide receiver . Hours before Sunday's game, was detained by the in what has been described as a routine traffic stop that escalated. was on his way to the ' stadium when officers pulled him over, reportedly for a traffic citation.

Events took a turn when officers placed in handcuffs, pinning him to the ground, as shown in bodycam footage now circulating online. The footage has sparked widespread concern, leading to one officer being placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into the handling of the situation. was not alone during the encounter.



teammate , attempting to diffuse the situation, was also briefly handcuffed, although he was not issued a citation. Coach Mike McDaniel Gets Emotional Discussing the Incident On Monday morning, head coach addressed the incident during his weekly press conference. , known for his close relationship with his players, grew visibly emotional as he spoke about pregame arrest and the broader implications it had on the team.

"It's been hard for me to not find myself more upset the more I think about it," McDaniel admitted, struggling to maintain his composure. "The thing that really gets to me is that I can't fully understand what my players went through in that moment. I know I'll never truly know what it feels like.

" heartfelt words reflected his deep concern for his players, particularly and , who found themselves in a tense situation just hours before kickoff. He commended his team for their resilience, noting, "I'm so proud of the way they handled it - they stepped up, supported each other, and understood the civil responsibility of their platform." Investigation Ongoing, Hill's Status Uncertain As the investigation into the incident continues, no formal announcement has been made regarding availability for Thursday's game against the However, considering he played in Sunday's game following the incident, it seems likely he will be on the field.

For now, the are focused on supporting their teammates while awaiting further developments from the investigation..