Citing no evidence against him, the NFL decided Friday to not levy any punishment on Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Back in April, an audio recording came to light insinuating that Hill had hurt his three-year-old son.
“To the fans, friends, and family that I have made in Kansas City: I love you and thank you for your continued support,” Hill said in a statement. “To the NFLPA, Mr. Ned Ehrlich: thank you for your dedication, understanding and guidance through this process. To the NFL, Commissioner Goodell and everyone who assisted in this investigation: thank you for your time and for conducting a thorough investigation. I will not let you down.”
NFL will not discipline Chiefs’ WR Tyreek Hill, who was accused of assaulting his son. League could not find evidence he did; it will leave open case if further evidence emerges, but Hill is free to report to camp, practice and play this season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 19, 2019
Hill was not under investigation for abusing the child by the Johnson County (Kansas) District Attorney’s Office. They too said there was not enough evidence to charge Hill with a crime.
“Based on the evidence presently available, the NFL cannot conclude that Mr. Hill violated the Personal Conduct Policy,” the NFL said in a statement. “Accordingly, he may attend Kansas City’s training camp and participate in all club activities. He has been and will continue to be subject to conditions set forth by the District Court, Commissioner (Roger) Goodell, and the Chiefs, which include clinical evaluation and therapeutic intervention.”
At a minimum I'd like a public explanation from Tyreek Hill as to how his son broke his arm. I don't think that's asking too much.
— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) July 19, 2019
In the released audio, Hill reportedly denied assaulting his son and breaking his arm. The Chiefs wideout met with NFL investigators on June 26 to be interviewed about the case and those investigators heard the full recording.
“Throughout this investigation, the NFL’s primary concern has been the well-being of the child,” the NFL said. “Our understanding is that the child is safe and that the child’s ongoing care is being directed and monitored by the Johnson County District Court and the Johnson County Department for Children and Families.”
