Watch: Tyreek Hill Mocks His Detainment With Viral Handcuffs Touchdown Celebration During Season-Opener Against Jaguars

Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill mocks detainment with a viral handcuffs touchdown celebration during game against Jaguars. Scroll below for #Fins' star's viral celebration

Published on Sep 09, 2024  |  01:44 AM IST |  68.5K
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This is how you celebrate after an eventful morning

Tyreek Hill's eventful morning didn't dampen his spirits as he delivered a standout performance during the Miami Dolphins' Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill made headlines during the team’s season-opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars as he celebrated a dramatic 80-yard touchdown with a tribute to his earlier detainment by Miami-Dade police. 

Just hours before the game, Hill found himself being handcuffed by the police following a traffic stop. However, during the game, after scoring the electrifying touchdown, Hill recreated the incident by putting his hands behind his back, simulating being handcuffed again. 


The celebration quickly went viral, drawing attention to the earlier events of the day. The buildup to Miami’s season opener was overshadowed by the videos showing Hill being detained by the police, although it is important to note that he was not arrested but rather detained and later released. 

The incident that led to Hill's detainment was revealed to be related to a traffic violation as he arrived at the stadium, as reported by his agent Drew Rosenhaus. Despite the initial disruption to his game day routine, Hill managed to maintain his composure and deliver a standout performance on the field. 


With his 27th career touchdown of over 50 yards, Tyreek Hill further solidified his reputation as one of the league's premier deep threats, joining elite company in the NFL record books alongside legendary names like Jerry Rice and Randy Moss.

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Known for his breakaway speed and big-play ability, Hill's knack for explosive plays has seen him climb the ranks of all-time NFL greats in terms of long touchdown receptions. 

In response to the incident, Miami-Dade officials announced an ‘immediate review’ of the stop, indicating that the situation would be thoroughly investigated. The touchdown celebration by Hill has brought further attention to the incident, and it is likely that this event will continue to be a topic of discussion throughout the season.

Despite the unexpected detour on his way to the stadium, Hill's impressive on-field performance and his courageous celebration remained as the major highlights of the season-opener.

Also Read: Is Tyreek Hill Playing Tonight Against Jaguars? Update on Dolphins Wide Receiver After He Was Detained by Police Outside Hard Rock Stadium

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