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Colts Apologize After Controversial Minecraft Video Backlash

5/16/2025

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The Indianapolis Colts faced backlash after their Minecraft-themed schedule release video, which poked fun at Tyreek Hill's legal troubles, was pulled for violating Microsoft’s intellectual property rights. The team issued apologies to both Hill and Microsoft. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers successfully obtained permission for their own video, highlighting the NFL's lack of oversight on such content.

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The Indianapolis Colts faced backlash after their Minecraft-themed schedule release video, which poked fun at Tyreek Hill's legal troubles, was pulled for violating Microsoft’s intellectual property rights. The team issued apologies to both Hill and Microsoft. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers successfully obtained permission for their own video, highlighting the NFL's lack of oversight on such content.