NFL's Tyreek Hill Calls for Police Reform, Hires New Attorneys After Detainment Video

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has added to his legal representation and advocated for wide police reform in the aftermath of his Sept. 8 traffic stop, according to TMZ Sports.

Julius B. Collins, Hill's original lawyer, is now working with Jeffrey A. Neiman, Stephen B. Kelly Jr. and Devon M. Jacob.

"Tyreek intends to continue the national movement for necessary police reform that George Floyd's death started," Jacob said on Hill's behalf. "Tyreek is demanding that Congress finally pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act."

Named in honor of the man murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in 2020, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act would among other things limit qualified immunity for officers in civil matters and lower the standard for conviction when police are the subject of federal prosecutions for misconduct.

Hill was briefly handcuffed by Miami-Dade Police hours before the Dolphins' 20-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1.

Steadman Stahl, president of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association, alleged the eight-time Pro Bowler was speeding and "not immediately cooperative with the officers" after they pulled him over. Stahl added that Hill was "redirected to the ground" when he wouldn't sit down.

In his first press conference after the incident, Hill told reporters he "could have been better" when initially interacting with officers.

"Now does that give them the right to literally beat the dog out of me? Absolutely not," he said.

Miami-Dade Police released bodycam footage that shows the moments when Hill was pulled over and removed from the vehicle.

The Dolphins said in a statement they were "saddened by the overly aggressive and violent conduct directed towards [Hill], Calais Campbell and Jonnu Smith by police officers."

The department said Danny Torres, the officer who removed Hill from his car and handcuffed him, is on administrative leave, and Hill has called for Torres to be fired.

Neiman renewed that aim in Monday's announcement.