Miami Dolphins defensive back Jalen Ramsey and offensive lineman Terron Armstead have vehemently criticized the Miami-Dade Police officers involved in the detention of star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, calling their actions "crazy" and "completely unnecessary."
Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill's detention by Miami-Dade Police officers has sparked outrage among some of his teammates, with defensive back Jalen Ramsey and offensive lineman Terron Armstead expressing their dissatisfaction.
The incident, which occurred on August 22, was captured on bodycam footage that was released by the police department. The footage shows Hill being pulled over for speeding and failing to stop at a stop sign. After initially cooperating with the officers, Hill becomes agitated as he is asked to step out of his vehicle and is eventually handcuffed and placed on the ground.
Dolphins' Ramsey, Armstead Outraged by Tyreek Hill Detention Bodycam Footage
In a series of tweets, Ramsey condemned the officers' actions. "FIRE EM IMMEDIATELY! Mfs like them can’t have no type of power, they gotta go!" Ramsey wrote. "That s is crazy when you look at that body cam footage more than once! I notice some new bulls every time smh."
Armstead also expressed his anger and pain in a separate post. "Tyreek walked in the locker room just moments after this! His eyes were red filled with anger and pain! As he’s telling me what happened, I couldn’t do nothing but feel the pain of my brother!! Seeing this s makes it even worse man! Completely unnecessary, completely sad!"
Dolphins' Ramsey, Armstead Outraged by Tyreek Hill Detention Bodycam Footage
In response to the criticism, Miami-Dade Police Director Stephanie V. Daniels said that one of the officers involved has been placed on "administrative duties." She also called for a "thorough review" of the incident.
"While we commend MDPD for taking the right and necessary action to quickly release this footage, we also urge them to take equally swift and strong action against the officers who engaged in such despicable behavior," the Dolphins organization said in a statement.
Dolphins' Ramsey, Armstead Outraged by Tyreek Hill Detention Bodycam Footage
The South Florida Police Benevolent Association, on the other hand, defended the officers' actions, saying that Hill was "uncooperative" and that they were concerned for their safety.
"Upon being stopped, Mr. Hill was not immediately cooperative with the officers on the scene, pursuant to policy and for their immediate safety, placed Mr. Hill in handcuffs," the statement read.
Dolphins' Ramsey, Armstead Outraged by Tyreek Hill Detention Bodycam Footage
However, Ramsey and Armstead remain adamant that the officers' actions were excessive and unjustified. Their outrage highlights the ongoing tension between police and communities of color, particularly in light of previous incidents of police brutality.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and it remains to be seen whether the officers involved will face any further disciplinary action. Meanwhile, the Dolphins will look to move forward from this controversy and focus on their upcoming season.
Dolphins' Ramsey, Armstead Outraged by Tyreek Hill Detention Bodycam Footage
