Jets' Smith rues being 'distraction' after dispute with girlfriend - ESPN

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith expressed regret Tuesday that he disrupted the team's «positive momentum» from the offseason after being involved in a dispute last month with a former girlfriend.

The dispute went viral on social media and resulted in a police investigation that yielded no arrests and no charges.

«I really hate the fact that something I was a part of could've been a distraction for this team, my teammates and this organization because a lot of hard work has been put in,» said Smith, who addressed the allegations for the first time on the day veterans reported to training camp.

«A lot of guys have put in a lot of work for us to be in a good spot as a team. I'm happy that I'm able to put this behind me. I'm looking forward to moving forward.»

Smith, 35, said he discussed the matter with coach Aaron Glenn, general manager Darren Mougey and the team's veteran leaders, though he declined to elaborate on what was said. Smith said he was simply looking forward to Wednesday's practice and the season ahead.

Davie, Florida, police officers were summoned to Smith's home June 21 after a woman claiming to be his ex-girlfriend called 911 and said she was assaulted by him. She posted a video to Instagram of a dispute with Smith, saying on camera that he «ran outside and attacked me.»

Smith had two scratches on his face and a knot on the back of his head, according to the incident report. The woman, Kristen Stubbs, had a small cut along the webbing of her right hand between her thumb and pointer finger. She also had a bruise on her left arm but «no observable injuries to her facial area.»

After initially saying the case was closed, police investigated and ultimately declared it inactive in large