Overview
- Las Vegas said it was disappointed by Smith’s on‑camera gesture toward fans after the Browns loss and that the team has discussed the incident with him.
- New footage also shows Smith ignoring Raiders supporters as he walked onto the field, while teammates such as Brock Bowers acknowledged the crowd.
- Derek Carr criticized the gesture and said he could understand the frustration, noting an apology would be appropriate to fans.
- Reporting indicates financial penalties are more likely than a suspension, though any discipline from the team or NFL has not been finalized.
- Smith’s struggles have fueled fan frustration during a 2-9 season; he leads the NFL with 13 interceptions and took 10 sacks against Cleveland, and moving on would carry an $18.5 million dead‑cap hit under his deal through 2027.