Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has responded to accusations from his estranged wife, Keeta Vaccaro, alleging she publicly and falsely accused him of witness tampering during their ongoing divorce proceedings. Hill's legal team is requesting that a judge penalize Vaccaro and her attorneys for what they describe as baseless claims.
Vaccaro has accused Hill of refusing to answer questions regarding alleged payments made to a woman who previously accused him of abuse. She also took issue with Hill's recent visit to his ex-partner, Crystal Espinal, with whom he shares three children.
Court documents indicate Vaccaro alleged that Hill did not disclose whether he offered, promised, or paid any compensation to Espinal. She also claimed Hill had not communicated with Espinal for over five years. However, Hill's attorney reportedly contacted Espinal one week before her deposition, stating, "there needs to be trust" between them. Following this, Hill reportedly traveled to Arkansas to visit Espinal and their children, marking his first visit in two years.
Vaccaro asserted that Espinal spoke favorably of Hill during her deposition, despite earlier accusations of child abuse in 2019 and assault while pregnant, allegations that Hill has denied. In his filing, Hill's representatives stated that Vaccaro's documents contained no evidence of threats, misleading statements, or offers of benefit, and no proof of intimidation, misleading conduct, or payment to prevent testimony.
Hill and Vaccaro married in November 2023, and Vaccaro filed for divorce in 2025, one day after police responded to a domestic disturbance call at their Florida condominium. Vaccaro told authorities she witnessed Hill throw a laptop and grab their daughter before approaching the balcony. Hill admitted to grabbing his daughter but stated he possessed the same rights as her mother to take their child.
Hill, an eight-time Pro Bowler, is currently a free agent as he approaches a potential 11th NFL season. He is recovering from a season-ending knee injury sustained in Week 4 of the 2025 season.