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Colts Apologize for Deleted Video Mocking Tyreek Hill and Violating Microsoft Rights

The Indianapolis Colts removed a Minecraft-themed schedule release video after backlash over its depiction of Dolphins star Tyreek Hill and issued apologies to both Hill and Microsoft.

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Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins scores a seven yard touchdown pass against the New York Jets during the second quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Overview

  • The Colts' video featured a dolphin in a Tyreek Hill jersey being stopped by a Coast Guard boat, referencing Hill's 2024 detainment by Miami-Dade police.
  • The video was criticized for being insensitive and for using Minecraft-inspired graphics without proper authorization from Microsoft.
  • The team quickly deleted the video from social media and replaced it with simpler animated logo graphics for their 2025 schedule release.
  • The Colts issued a public apology to Tyreek Hill and Microsoft, acknowledging the video's insensitivity and rights violations.
  • Tyreek Hill responded on social media, stating he found the video amusing and believed it should not have been removed.