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NFL·BREAKING·July 14, 2026 05:35 PM ET

Davie police close Geno Smith case, quarterback will not be charged

Woman accused him of battery last month in South Florida.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 141 min read
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An investigation of Geno Smith for an incident in which a woman accused him of battery last month is no longer active, a Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: The Davie, Florida, police department confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday that its inquiry regarding an alleged domestic incident involving the New York Jets quarterback is no longer active. Authorities had opened the investigation following an accusation made last month, but officers concluded the review without filing criminal counts.

Why it matters: The resolution removes legal uncertainty for the quarterback with one month remaining until the start of NFL preseason. The update stabilizes New York's depth chart as Geno Smith is poised to lead the revitalized Jets offense in 2026 without potential league or criminal proceedings disrupting his availability.

What to watch: New York reports to training camp next month as players begin on-field preparation for the 2026 campaign. The organization will monitor whether the NFL initiates any separate review under the league's personal conduct policy prior to week one.

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  • @ESPNNFL 
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