""I would like to apologize to the fans (and) Raider Nation," Smith said Wednesday. "I made a poor judgment out of frustration. And that's not an excuse. I've got to be better than that and hold myself to a higher standard. In that moment, I didn't. I'm sincerely apologetic and very sorry for doing that. "I just want to make it known that those things will never happen from me again.""
"Smith was sacked 10 times in the Raiders' fifth straight loss, which dropped them to 2-9 on the season. Earlier, fans booed the veteran QB during pregame introductions. "We are disappointed in his actions and have discussed the incident with Geno," the team said in a statement to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "We hold the Raider Nation in the highest regard and take this matter seriously.""
"In August, Smith and Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby were captured on video making an obscene gesture toward Seattle Seahawks fans as they entered the field ahead of their preseason opener. One fan appeared to be taunting the players before the gestures were made by holding a sign that read: "Bigger Bust -- Geno Or JaMarcus Russell?" The then-Oakland Raiders drafted Russell first in 2007, but he went 7-18 as their starting quarterback and played only three seasons."
HENDERSON, Nev. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith apologized for making an obscene gesture toward fans as he walked off the field after a 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium. Videos of Smith's actions circulated on social media after the game. Smith said he made a poor judgment out of frustration, apologized to Raider Nation and vowed the behavior will not recur. He was sacked 10 times in the Raiders' fifth straight loss, dropping the team to 2-9 on the season, and fans booed him during pregame introductions. The team said it is disappointed, has discussed the incident with Smith and takes the matter seriously. An August incident involved Smith and defensive end Maxx Crosby making a similar gesture toward Seattle Seahawks fans, and Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch reportedly was fined $10,128 for making a similar gesture.
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