Colts Apologize to Dolphins' Tyreek Hill for Insensitive Schedule Video

The Indianapolis Colts released and then quickly deleted a Minecraft-themed schedule release video for the 2025 NFL season that depicted Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill as a dolphin being arrested by the Coast Guard. The video referenced Hill's highly publicized traffic stop and detainment outside Miami's Hard Rock Stadium prior to a 2024 game, which drew significant criticism for being insensitive. The Colts apologized, stating the video exceeded their rights with Microsoft, the owner of Minecraft, and acknowledging the clip's insensitivity towards Hill. The incident highlighted the legal controversy surrounding Hill, who had previous legal issues, though the citations from the recent traffic stop were later dismissed. The Colts' use of Minecraft imagery without proper rights and the offensive nature of the content led to backlash from fans and forced the team to remove the video and issue a public apology to both Hill and Microsoft. This situation underscores the delicate balance NFL teams face when using humor in promotional content, especially when it involves players' personal legal matters.