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Seahawks QB Geno Smith reportedly arrested on suspicion of DUI

By Adam Stites | Last updated 1/10/22

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to TMZ.

Smith, 31, started three games for the Seahawks this season while Russell Wilson recovered from a finger injury. He finished the season with five touchdowns, one interception, and a 103.0 passer rating, although the Seahawks were 1-2 with him in the starting lineup.

There are few details of the arrest with TMZ only reporting that a Washington State Patrol spokesperson says Smith was pulled over for speeding and later booked into the King County Jail before he was released about seven hours later.

Smith sent a tweet Monday night addressing the arrest and asking followers to hold back on judging him.

Being arrested brings a taint onto the reputation that is impossible to undo, no matter what really happened.
I’m asking all of you to hold back on judging me the same as you would do for a friend or family member.
I’ll have more to say down the road
& ask that you bare with me.
— Geno (@GenoSmith3) January 11, 2022

Smith was a second-round pick of the New York Jets in 2013 and later played for the New York Giants and Los Angeles Chargers before joining the Seahawks in 2020. He's scheduled to become a free agent this offseason.

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