New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith said Tuesday that he regrets if he was a distraction to the team because of incidents in the offseason and wants to move forward.

Background

Smith addressed the media for the first time since a June incident in which a woman, identified as an ex-girlfriend, accused him of battery. The Davie, Fla, police department said on July 14 that Smith will not be charged and the investigation is no longer active.

Smith acknowledged having separate conversations with head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey as well as others in the organization, but declined to elaborate with specifics.

The 35-year-old Smith, traded in March to the team where his NFL career started in 2013, met with media members on Tuesday when veterans reported to training camp in Florham Park, N.J.

Team Reaction

One of the veteran leaders, linebacker Demario Davis, also was with New York when Smith was drafted by the team. Davis, who re-signed with the Jets in March, said he spoke with the QB about the allegations.

On June 21, a woman called 911, claiming to have been assaulted by Smith at his home. The woman, who identified herself as his ex-girlfriend, later posted a video of the encounter on social media. The video did not include evidence of an assault.

No one was arrested or detained at the scene, though the woman was trespassed from Smith’s home.

Smith also was involved in multiple traffic violations. He was stopped by Davie police in April for an improper vehicle tag and could not provide a physical driver’s license.

Smith received two traffic citations and about $400 in fines.

Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.