Colts Apologize, Delete Minecraft-Themed Schedule Video Featuring Tyreek Hill Parody

The Indianapolis Colts released and then deleted their 2025 schedule-release video after backlash over a Minecraft-themed clip mocking Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill's 2024 pre-game arrest. The video depicted a dolphin wearing Hill's No. 10 jersey being stopped by the Coast Guard, which was widely criticized as insensitive. The Colts apologized both to Hill and to Microsoft for exceeding rights related to the Minecraft-themed content, as they had not obtained proper permission, unlike the Los Angeles Chargers who secured clearance for their similar video. Hill's agent confirmed that Hill was not offended and even found the video funny, with Hill himself tweeting that the Colts should have left it up. The Colts' statement acknowledged the dual reasons for removal: the offensive nature of the clip and intellectual property concerns. The incident highlights the NFL's increasing use of social-media-focused content around schedule releases, sometimes leading to controversy.