NFL and Dolphins face backlash for staying silent on Tyreek Hill’s alleged abuse and child custody controversy

The Miami Dolphins and the NFL are currently under intense scrutiny for their silence following a recent domestic dispute involving star wide receiver Tyreek Hill. The incident, which occurred on April 7, 2025, at Hill’s residence in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, has sparked outrage in the media and among fans.
Police were called to the scene where Hill allegedly threw a laptop and took his daughter toward a balcony during a heated argument with his wife, Keeta Hill, and her mother. Although both parties insisted the situation didn’t turn physical, officers observed a bruise on Keeta’s chest, which she claimed happened accidentally. No charges were filed, and Hill was escorted out of the home by police.

This is not the first time Hill has been linked to off-field controversies. In 2015, he pleaded guilty to domestic assault and battery by strangulation during his time at Oklahoma State University. In 2019, he was investigated for battery related to injuries his son sustained, though the case was closed without charges. Hill was again in the spotlight in 2023 after allegedly striking a man at a Florida marina, a case which was also dropped.
More recently, in September 2024, he was detained by police during a traffic violation, which led to an internal investigation within the Miami-Dade police department. These repeated incidents have raised concerns about a pattern of behavior that continues to go unchecked.
Reporter Armando Salguero of OutKick criticized the NFL and Dolphins for staying silent on Tyreek Hill's domestic violence allegations, saying it harms “the public image of the Dolphins and the NFL.” He compared it to the league's quick response to Harrison Butker's speech, noting, “The NFL was quick to distance itself from Butker, but remains silent on serious allegations involving Hill.”
Salguero added that while the Dolphins have had “private discussions” with Hill, they still support him publicly. He also questioned the lack of advocacy group backlash: “The Dolphins haven’t been inundated by any advocacy organizations asking them to fire Hill.”

Finally, he called out diversity officer Jonathan Beane: “Beane was quick to distance the league from Butker, but is silent about the danger Vaccaro Hill says she and her baby are in.”
Despite Hill’s growing list of off-field issues, both the Dolphins and the NFL have remained noticeably quiet. The team acknowledged the most recent incident but declined to comment further, while the league has not released any statement or indicated any disciplinary action. This silence has only fueled media outrage and fan criticism, as many believe that failing to address such behavior sends the wrong message about accountability and values within professional sports.
Fans and analysts have started calling for the Dolphins to part ways with Hill, arguing that his actions off the field are becoming a liability that overshadows his contributions on the field. Critics suggest that the organization’s failure to take a firm stance reflects poorly on their leadership and priorities. As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, pressure is mounting on the Dolphins to make a decision regarding Hill’s future with the team.
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In the broader context, the NFL’s handling of player misconduct is once again under the microscope. The league has faced similar criticism in the past for inconsistent disciplinary policies. The current situation with Tyreek Hill serves as another flashpoint in the ongoing debate about how professional sports leagues should respond to repeated off-field incidents involving their athletes.