Jets QB Geno Smith under police investigation for assault allegation

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Jets QB Geno Smith under police investigation for assault allegation
Summary

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is currently being investigated by police due to an assault allegation. The inquiry follows a social media post made by a woman named Kristen, where she accused Smith of physical abuse. The case is under review as of June 22, 2026. Further details on the investigation's progress and any potential impact on Smith's status with the team remain unclear.

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By the Numbers
  • •Geno Smith is being investigated for assault claims.
  • •Allegations stem from a social media post.
  • •The case is under police review as of June 22, 2026.
  • •Further developments regarding the investigation are pending.
Latest Updates
  • 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — NFL is "aware" of Geno Smith investigation but declines further comment
  • 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Geno Smith investigation continues
  • 5:16 PMESPN — Cops look at battery claim against Jets QB Smith
  • 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Latest news on Jets' Geno Smith police investigation and allegation
  • 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Latest on Jets' Geno Smith police investigation for assault allegation
What they're saying
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The Jets have had no comment on the assault allegation made against quarterback Geno Smith, or the investigation that the allegation has sparked.

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On Monday, it wasn't clear whether police were investigating an assault allegation against Jet quarterback Geno Smith.

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Jets quarterback Geno Smith is being investigated by police for an incident in which a woman accused him of battery.

— ESPNby Rich Cimini
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