An ex-Miami cop who controversially dragged Tyreek Hill from a car in 2024 celebrated the wide receiver’s release from the Miami Dolphins, calling it “karma” in a sharp Facebook post. The post comes after the Dolphins announced Hill’s release on February 16. 2026, as part of a significant roster overhaul under new leadership.
Ex-Miami Cop Posts Blunt “Karma” Message over Tyreek Hill’s Dolphins Release
This body cam image released by the Miami-Dade Police Department shows Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill being arrested during a traffic stop, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Miami-Dade Police Department via AP)
This body cam image released by the Miami-Dade Police Department shows Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill being arrested during a traffic stop, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.
(Miami-Dade Police Department via AP)
Danny Torres was the officer who dragged Hill from his sports car during a traffic stop blocks away from the Hard Rock Stadium in September 2024. In his scathingremarks, he called the wide receiver “an embarrassment to the team and city,” while wishing him the “best” following the release.
🚨BREAKING: Former Miami cop Danny Torres, who dragged #Dolphins star Tyreek Hill from his car before a game last year, posted a celebration on Facebook that Miami released Hill.
“Hmmm… I guess it took a bit, but Karma got you. Now that I am retired I can tell you how I feel… pic.twitter.com/bGi3hK9lua
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) February 19, 2026
As a result of his release, the Dolphins saved approximately $22.8 million in salary cap space, while incurring about $28 million in dead money. Hill, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, joined the Dolphins in a blockbuster trade from the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022.
The now-retired cop was referring to a controversial September 8, 2024, incident when Hill was pulled over for speeding and reckless driving on his way to a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Body cam footage from the police showed officers ordering Hill to lower his window, before dragging him from his McLaren, and forcing him to the ground in handcuffs. Although Hill was detained briefly and cited for reckless driving, he was soon released and played in the day’s game.
The event drew widespread scrutiny nationwide as Hill and his supporters accused officers of excessive force. Following an internal review by the police force, Torres was assigned to an administrative duty before being retired. Meanwhile, Torres later released a statement that claimed that Hill “destroyed me and my reputation.”
Hill, who’s currently recovering from a dislocated knee and torn ACL, has not publicly responded to Torres’s remarks. Meanwhile, his release has sparked aggressive speculation about his future team, with sources suggesting a move to the Buffalo Bills or a potential reunion with the Chiefs.