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The battery investigation into New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is over. The Davie, Florida Police Department confirmed the case is no longer active and that Smith will not be charged, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The incident dates back to June 22, 2026, when a woman identifying herself as Smith's ex-girlfriend called 911 and alleged she had been battered by Smith at his home in Davie, Florida. She also posted a video to Instagram Stories making similar claims. No arrests were made at the scene.
The investigation had a somewhat murky path. Initial reports suggested the case had been closed quickly, but Davie Police later confirmed it had been assigned to a detective and was an active investigation. That investigation has now concluded without charges.
Smith was never arrested at any point.
The NFL had been monitoring the situation under its Personal Conduct Policy, which allows the league to act independent of criminal proceedings. With no charges filed, the likelihood of league discipline has dropped significantly, though it is unclear whether the NFL will take any further steps.
Fantasy Football Outlook
This is good news for Smith managers. His hold on the Jets starting quarterback job was never really in doubt from a roster standpoint, but the legal uncertainty was a real wildcard for dynasty and redraft leagues alike.
With the investigation closed, Smith heads into 2026 as the Jets QB1 on a one-year, $3.3 million deal. He was acquired from the Las Vegas Raiders in March 2026 and was named the starter immediately. New York opens the 2026 season against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1.
Barring any unexpected NFL discipline, Smith's situation is now about football. Monitor any league communications over the coming weeks, but for now there is no reason to downgrade his standing based on this matter.
Ryan Gold, the Cardinals' Director of College Scouting, has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for sharing confidential draft information and betting on NFL and college games. No Cardinals players are affected, but dynasty managers tracking Arizona's rookie pipeline should note the front office disruption heading into the 2026 draft cycle.
