The NFL’s off‑season is normally a calm period for players, yet Jets’ quarterback Geno Smith has recently attracted attention.
Earlier in the year, police launched an assault investigation in Florida that was paused and restarted several times, and more recently Smith was cited for speeding.
According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, the incident occurred on July 6 at approximately 11:00 a.m. ET. Police reported that Smith was driving 70 mph in a 45 mph zone and failed to provide a license. Cimini added that, while the ticket itself is minor, any issue involving a high‑profile player like Smith is bound to make news.
Though Cimini has not posted about it on his personal Twitter account and the story is not yet featured on ESPN.com, his mention on the Jets Collective podcast, along with coverage from other outlets, indicates that the matter will resonate with the Jets community.
Such incidents underscore the increased scrutiny players face during the NFL’s slow period, a time they typically prefer to remain out of the headlines.

