Colts Apologize to Tyreek Hill, Microsoft After Deleting Video of NFL Schedule Release

First, the Indianapolis Colts ended up deleting their schedule release video that was done in Minecraft fashion and included a dolphin wearing a No. 10 Tyreek Hill jersey being pulled over by the Coast Guard on Wednesday.

Then, the Colts apologized Thursday.

"We removed our schedule release video because it exceeded our rights with Microsoft and included an insensitive clip involving Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill," the Colts said in a statement. "We sincerely apologize to Microsoft and Tyreek."

Indianapolis wasn't the only team to use a Minecraft approach with its schedule release, as the Los Angeles Chargers did as well to rave reviews:

Notably, the Chargers' video opens with the message: "Minecraft used with permission from Microsoft Corporation."

The Colts ended up making a thread of their schedule with art from the NBA Paint account, as well as a replacement video:

But it was their initial video with the Hill scene that generated the most headlines.

"What the Colts are likely referring to here is what happened back in September, on the first NFL Sunday of the season," Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports wrote. "As Hill drove to Hard Rock Stadium, he was pulled over, yanked out of his car and detained by police.

"However, he was soon after released and played in that Week 1 matchup vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars. Hill was eventually issued two traffic citations that were later dismissed, and one of the officers involved in the situation was placed on administrative leave."

Indianapolis hosts the Dolphins in Week 1, and the deleted video could be a background storyline as the two AFC teams look to start their season with a win.