HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith apologized for making an obscene gesture towards followers as he walked off the sphere following a 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
Movies of Smith’s actions circulated on social media after the sport.
“I wish to apologize to the followers [and] Raider Nation,” Smith stated Wednesday. “I made a poor judgment out of frustration. And that is not an excuse. I’ve acquired to be higher than that and maintain myself to the next customary. In that second, I did not. I am sincerely apologetic and really sorry for doing that.
“I simply need to make it recognized that these issues won’t ever occur from me once more.”
Smith was sacked 10 instances within the Raiders’ fifth straight loss, which dropped them to 2-9 on the season. Earlier, followers booed the veteran QB throughout pregame introductions.
“We’re upset in his actions and have mentioned the incident with Geno,” the workforce stated in an announcement to the Las Vegas Evaluation-Journal. “We maintain the Raider Nation within the highest regard and take this matter critically.”
In August, Smith and Raiders defensive finish Maxx Crosby had been captured on video making an obscene gesture towards Seattle Seahawks followers as they entered the sphere forward of their preseason opener. One fan gave the impression to be taunting the gamers earlier than the gestures had been made by holding an indication that learn: “Greater Bust — Geno Or JaMarcus Russell?” The then-Oakland Raiders drafted Russell first in 2007, however he went 7-18 as their beginning quarterback and performed solely three seasons.
Detroit Lions security Brian Department reportedly was fined $10,128 for making the same gesture to Inexperienced Bay Packers followers in November 2024.
Smith has struggled in his first season in Las Vegas. He has thrown for two,367 yards, 13 touchdowns and 13 interceptions — tied for a league excessive. He additionally has been sacked 41 instances, the second most within the NFL behind solely Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward.