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Traffic citations issued to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, which led to an altercation with police and resulted in his arrest, were reportedly dismissed after the charging officers failed to attend a Miami court hearing, the Associated Press reports.
Hill was cited for careless driving and failing to wear a seat belt when he was pulled over by police, forced to the ground and handcuffed en route to Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Dolphins' season opener in September.
“Where all the internet cops now," Hill wrote on his X account.
The citations didn't require Hill to appear in court and carried a a total fine of $208 if he pleaded or was found guilty.
Video footage of Hill's detainment was shared ESPN's Jeff Darlington showing Hill being pulled out of the car and forced on the ground by multiple officers. Hill appeared to be on the phone with his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, while being pulled out of his vehicle.
Additional footage shared by Darlington shows teammate Calais Campbell being handcuffed and told he's being placed under arrest, as well as another clip in which Hill pleads with teammate Jonnu Smith to stay at the scene as officers demand to see his driver's license.
Hill recorded a season-best seven receptions and 130 yards, as well as a touchdown, hours after his arrest. The eight-time Pro Bowler has recorded 49 receptions for 571 yards and three touchdowns through his first 11 games of the 2024 NFL season.