When the Indianapolis Colts released their 2025 NFL schedule, they decided to get a little creative — maybe a bit too creative.
The team put out a Minecraft-style video that poked fun at Dolphins star Tyreek Hill by showing him as a dolphin being caught by a coast guard, referencing Hill’s high-profile arrest early in the 2024 season.
The video quickly drew backlash and was deleted, with the Colts apologizing for what they called an “insensitive” clip.
But here’s the surprising part: Tyreek Hill himself wasn’t mad.
In fact, he found the video pretty funny.
Responding on X (formerly Twitter) to a repost of the clip, Hill said, “Should’ve left it up, this was funny.”
That’s quite the unexpected reaction given how many fans were upset.
The Colts’ Minecraft Video Sparks Controversy
Schedule releases have become a social media event for NFL teams, often featuring clever or humorous videos.
Since the Colts kick off the season against the Miami Dolphins in Week 1, they chose to spotlight Hill in their playful Minecraft-themed teaser.
However, after it sparked criticism, the Colts removed the video and issued an apology.
In a statement to the Daily Mail, the team explained, “We removed our schedule release video because it exceeded our rights with Microsoft and included an insensitive clip involving Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill. We sincerely apologize to Microsoft and Tyreek.”
The Backstory Behind the Video’s Reference
The clip’s reference wasn’t pulled from nowhere. Hill was arrested last September on his way to Miami’s season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Police pulled him over for reckless driving and a seatbelt violation, and footage from the incident showed officers using force to detain him.
Despite the drama, Hill played that same day and helped lead the Dolphins to a win.
Interestingly, both citations were dropped after a police officer involved in the arrest failed to appear at a hearing.
But this arrest is just the latest in a series of legal and personal challenges Hill has faced over his NFL career.
Personal Struggles and Legal Issues Continue
In April, police were called to Hill’s home following a domestic dispute with his wife, Keeta Vaccaro, who is reportedly seeking a divorce.
Keeta’s mother described Hill as “very aggressive and impulsive,” expressing concern for her daughter’s safety.
At 31, Hill is approaching his 10th NFL season, but there’s talk he might want to leave Miami.
After the Dolphins’ loss to the Jets in the regular season finale — where Hill reportedly gave up in the third quarter — he openly expressed a desire to play elsewhere.
Is Tyreek Hill Staying or Leaving Miami?
Hill told reporters, “It was great playing here, but at the end of the day, bro, I got to do what’s best for my career. I’m too much of a competitor to be just out there.”
Yet in an interview with Kay Adams, he also said he wanted to stay in Miami, showing a bit of mixed messaging.
Adding fuel to the speculation, Hill recently named his top five quarterbacks in the league — without including Miami’s own Tua Tagovailoa. That didn’t go unnoticed by fans and analysts.
Injury Update and What’s Next for Hill
On the injury front, Hill recently underwent a second wrist surgery to remove screws from an earlier procedure on a ligament issue.
He shared an update from his hospital bed last week, saying everything went smoothly.
As the Dolphins prepare for the upcoming season, Hill’s status and future with the team remain a big question mark.
With all the drama on and off the field, fans will be watching closely to see where this story heads next.