Raiders QB Geno Smith Apologizes for Gesture to Fans

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith apologized on Wednesday for making an obscene gesture toward fans after the team's 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.

Video footage, which quickly spread on social media, captured Smith extending his middle finger to the crowd as he jogged off the field following the defeat. The incident occurred amid growing frustration from fans, who had booed Smith before the game and continued to express discontent during the team's fifth consecutive loss, dropping their record to 2-9.

Smith, speaking to reporters after practice, took full responsibility for his actions. "I would like to apologize to the fans and Raider Nation," he said. "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."

The Raiders organization also addressed the matter in a statement, expressing disappointment. "We are disappointed in his actions and have discussed the incident with Geno," the team said....