Geno Smith addresses offseason distractions, focused on Jets training camp
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Geno Smith spoke to reporters in Flushing Park, N.J., on July 28, announcing his focus on returning to work with the New York Jets as training camp begins. Smith, who faced off-field allegations this offseason, expressed concern about being a potential distraction but is relieved the case was closed without charges. Preparing for his 14th NFL season, he intends to build rapport with teammates while leading a struggling passing offense that ranked last in the league last year. Smith’s return to the Jets follows his recent stint with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he threw for over 3,000 yards and 19 touchdowns last season.
- •Geno Smith addresses offseason assault allegations at training camp.
- •Jets quarterback concerned about distractions for the team.
- •The case was closed without charges after a short investigation.
- •Smith looks to improve passing offense after a last-place finish.
- •He previously played for the Raiders and has experience with the Jets.
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Jets’ Geno Smith breaks silence after tumultuous offseason: ‘I’m happy that I’m able to put this behind me’
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Jets' Geno Smith focused on getting back to work after being off-field 'distraction' in offseason
"Geno Smith is eager to get back to work for the New York Jets after off-field allegations this offseason had him concerned he could've been a “distraction” to the team. The 35-year-old quarterback opened his news conference Tuesday after he and his teammates reported for training camp by addressing assault accusations by a woman last month in Davie, Florida. “I really hate the fact that, you know, something I was a part of could have been a distraction for this team, my teammates, this organization because a lot of hard work’s been put in,” Smith said.
"NEW YORK — Throughout the offseason, Geno Smith was in the news for all the wrong reasons. The Jets quarterback was accused of battery in Florida by a woman claiming to be his ex-girlfriend. The Davie Police Department conducted an investigation and later decided not to charge Smith. He was also pulled over by police multiple times for separate traffic infractions. On the day Jets veterans ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 11:42 PMJets’ Geno Smith breaks silence after tumultuous offseason: ‘I’m happy that I’m able to put this behind me’
NEW YORK — Throughout the offseason, Geno Smith was in the news for all the wrong reasons. The Jets quarterback was accused of battery in Florida by a woman claiming to be his ex-girlfriend. The Davie Police Department conducted an investigation and later decided not to charge Smith. He was also pulled over by police multiple times for separate traffic infractions. On the day Jets veterans ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:39 PMJets' Geno Smith focused on getting back to work after being off-field 'distraction' in offseason
Geno Smith is eager to get back to work for the New York Jets after off-field allegations this offseason had him concerned he could've been a “distraction” to the team. The 35-year-old quarterback opened his news conference Tuesday after he and his teammates reported for training camp by addressing assault accusations by a woman last month in Davie, Florida. “I really hate the fact that, you know, something I was a part of could have been a distraction for this team, my teammates, this organization because a lot of hard work’s been put in,” Smith said.
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