Just when it seemed like Tyreek Hill’s offseason couldn’t get more chaotic, the Indianapolis Colts made sure to keep him in the spotlight — unintentionally or not.
As part of the NFL’s annual schedule release day, the Colts dropped a Minecraft-themed video on Wednesday, aiming to join the growing list of franchises using humor, pop culture, and creativity to unveil their 2025 opponents. But the team quickly deleted the video — and now we know why.
In one segment, Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill is portrayed as an actual dolphin… being arrested by the Coast Guard to reveal their Week 1 matchup. The moment, while intended to be tongue-in-cheek, didn’t land well — and the video was pulled not long after it was posted.
The clip spread quickly before its removal, adding yet another wrinkle to what has been a whirlwind offseason for Hill. It can still be seen here, however.
From cryptic social media posts to publicly snubbing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in a viral Snapchat top-five list, the All-Pro receiver has generated more headlines for off-field drama than on-field dominance. And now, he’s being turned into a punchline in another team’s marketing campaign.
Whether the Colts removed the video due to backlash, internal concern, or calculated PR strategy, the damage was already done. Hill, who recently underwent a second wrist surgery and has had trade rumors swirling around him since the end of last season, is once again in the center of the NFL’s rumor mill — and now, meme culture.
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The Dolphins haven’t officially responded to the video, but the optics are tough to ignore. Miami’s most explosive playmaker continues to send mixed signals about his relationship with the team, while outsiders — and now other organizations — seem more than willing to add fuel to the fire.
Dolphins GM Chris Grier has publicly denied any interest in trading Hill, though he did admit it would take a blockbuster deal to even consider it. But as the friction between Hill and the franchise lingers — whether over quarterback loyalty, injury management, or just general noise — moments like this only amplify the perception that something still isn’t right in Miami.
Schedule videos are supposed to be fun. For the Dolphins and Tyreek Hill, this one was anything but.