Tyreek Hill to Cover Cameraman's Wages After Suspension
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has announced that he will pay the wages of Kevin Fitzgibbons, the cameraman who was suspended for his involvement in Hill's touchdown celebration.
Suspension After Touchdown Celebration
A 20-year-old content creator for the NFL, Kevin Fitzgibbons, has been suspended for the remainder of the season due to his participation in Tyreek Hill's touchdown celebration.
During Week 6, Hill celebrated a score by grabbing Fitzgibbons' phone and recording himself doing a backflip.
Despite the video being shared on the NFL's social media, the league pulled Fitzgibbons' game day credentials for the rest of the year.
Promise to Cover Wages
Tyreek Hill, who considers Fitzgibbons his best friend and someone he works for, has publicly stated that he will cover Fitzgibbons' wages for the remainder of the year.
Hill emphasized their long history together and encouraged Fitzgibbons to continue pursuing his passion.
He assured Fitzgibbons that he would take care of him and ensure he is not out of a job.
Future Access and Opportunities
When asked about Fitzgibbons' future access to the sidelines on game days, an NFL spokesperson confirmed that he would have such access.
Additionally, the spokesperson mentioned that Fitzgibbons was offered the opportunity to continue collecting content on other projects.
This gesture from Tyreek Hill not only demonstrates his support for Fitzgibbons but also provides him with potential future opportunities in the industry.