Geno Smith’s offseason has taken another unwanted turn.
The New York Jets quarterback was stopped by the Davie Police Department in Florida on July 6, according to a report, marking his third police encounter in three months. Bodycam footage captured the traffic stop, during which Smith was cited for driving 70 mph in a 45 mph zone in a 2025 silver Aston Martin. He was also ticketed for failing to produce his driver’s license, leaving him with $400 in fines.
On its own, that kind of traffic citation would normally fade into the background before training camp. But this one lands in the middle of a much louder stretch for Smith, and it adds another layer of attention around a player the Jets were hoping would head into the season without distractions.
The traffic stop comes after a contentious March dispute and alongside a more serious matter: an active police investigation tied to battery allegations from June. The allegations began with a 911 call on June 21 from a woman who identified herself as Smith’s ex-girlfriend, “Kristen.” She said the call came about an hour after the alleged incident at Smith’s Davie, Florida mansion.
According to the report, she accused Smith of assaulting her, breaking her laptop and taking money from her car. She also told authorities that surveillance cameras at the home might have recorded the incident, and speculated that Smith may have deleted the footage. She told dispatchers she did not need medical treatment.
Police did not make any arrests and initially said the case was closed, but later reversed course and said they were continuing to investigate. Smith has not been charged with any crime.
Neither Smith nor the Jets have commented, and the franchise has stayed silent as camp approaches. The NFL has acknowledged the situation, with a league spokesperson saying they are aware and in contact with the Jets, but offering no further details.
Smith is in his second stint with the Jets. He entered the league as a second-round pick by the team in 2013 and returned in March through a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders. He is expected to lead the offense as the Jets try to build toward their first playoff berth since 2010.
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