Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith has apologized for the obscene gesture he made toward fans following a loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
After the 24-10 loss to the Browns at Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders’ fifth straight loss for a 2-9 season record, Smith expressed his frustration as he left the field. His actions towards fans were recorded and shared on social media. Since then, Smith has shared his remorse and vowed to hold himself to a higher standard to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
‘I would like to apologize to the fans 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.’
Smith has struggled in his first season with the Raiders, throwing for 2,367 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. He has also been sacked 41 times.