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Geno Smith Gets In More Trouble — Cited By Police As Reckless Off-Season Continues For Jets QB

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

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New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith faced a traffic stop in Florida. Police pulled him over for driving 70 mph in a 45 mph zone on Monday, July 6. He could not produce a driver’s license during the encounter. Reports also mention issues with a mismatched vehicle tag.

Geno Smith received citations totaling around $400 in fines. These are standard traffic violations rather than criminal charges. He does not need to appear in court. The incident occurred in the morning and qualifies as a basic speeding ticket.

Geno Smith Situation Gains Attention

Geno Smith with his mouth guard outside of his mouth.
Geno Smith (Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images)

Reporter Rich Cimini discussed the stop on a Jets Collective podcast. He noted the timing adds context given other recent off-season events involving the quarterback. While minor on its own, the story fits into broader discussions about Smith’s activities.

“The police report claimed that he was doing 70 in a 45 mph zone. He also wasn’t able to produce a license at the scene,” Cimini said.

“There’s another development relating to Geno, and I want to make sure we put this in the proper context because in a vacuum it would be no big deal, but given what allegedly happened a few weeks ago, I guess it all goes into the story.

“These are traffic violations; these are not misdemeanors; these are citations. It’s about $400 in fines. He doesn’t even have to show up in court. It’s your basic speeding ticket. I just thought it deserved to be mentioned because of all of the other stuff that has been happening.”

Geno Smith Prepares Amid Off-Season Noise

Geno Smith in Raiders uniform.
Geno Smith (Thomas Shea-Imagn Images)

The Jets organization emphasizes accountability and readiness. Smith brings experience to the quarterback position. Supporters expect him to put distractions behind him once practices intensify.

Smith has faced scrutiny at times during his career. This latest report adds to the narrative but remains a non-criminal traffic matter. Training camp approaches quickly for all NFL teams.

Many view the situation as overblown compared to serious legal issues. Smith will aim to prove himself on the field. The Jets seek consistency at quarterback as they chase playoff aspirations. Fans watch developments closely in the coming weeks.

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