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Cops look at battery claim against Jets QB Smith

ESPN · Jun 23, 2026, 5:16 PM

Key takeaways

  • New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is being investigated for an incident in which a woman accused him of battery, police in Davie, Florida, said Tuesday morning -- one day after indicating the matter was closed.
  • Officers were summoned to Smith's home Sunday afternoon after a woman claiming to be his ex-girlfriend called 911 and said she was assaulted by him.
  • She posted video of a dispute with Smith, saying on camera that he "ran outside and attacked me."

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New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is being investigated for an incident in which a woman accused him of battery, police in Davie, Florida, said Tuesday morning -- one day after indicating the matter was closed.

Officers were summoned to Smith's home Sunday afternoon after a woman claiming to be his ex-girlfriend called 911 and said she was assaulted by him.

She posted video of a dispute with Smith, saying on camera that he "ran outside and attacked me."

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