Major Controversies Surrounding Tyreek Hill: A Detailed Timeline

Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Tyreek Hill.

Tyreek Hill is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016. Prior to his NFL career, Hill played college football at Garden City Community College, Oklahoma State University, and the University of West Alabama.

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December 11, 2014: Dismissal from Oklahoma State

On December 11, 2014, Oklahoma State dismissed Tyreek Hill from their football and track teams following his arrest and guilty plea for domestic violence.

December 12, 2014: Arrest for Assault on December 12, 2014

On December 12, 2014, Tyreek Hill was arrested in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on complaints of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend, Crystal Espinal. He was subsequently dismissed from the football team at Oklahoma State.

2014: Reference to 2014 Domestic Violence Accusations

In the full unedited audio recording released on July 9, Tyreek Hill accuses Espinal of lying about the domestic violence accusations in 2014.

March 2019: Investigation for Alleged Battery in March 2019

In March 2019, Tyreek Hill was investigated for alleged battery after an incident where his 3-year-old son sustained a broken arm.

April 26, 2019: Suspension from Team Activities

On April 26, 2019, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach announced that Tyreek Hill was suspended from team activities due to an ongoing child abuse investigation.

June 18, 2023: Investigation for Alleged Assault on June 18, 2023

On June 18, 2023, the Miami-Dade Police Department announced they were investigating Tyreek Hill for allegedly assaulting a male employee of the Haulover Marine Center.