Overview
- Smith called the postgame middle finger a moment of poor judgment, told fans he must hold himself to a higher standard, and promised it will not happen again.
- Video of the gesture spread on social media, and the Raiders said they were disappointed and had discussed the matter with him; no suspension has been announced.
- The incident followed a 24-10 home defeat to Cleveland in which Smith was sacked 10 times, the team lost a fifth straight game, and he was booed during introductions.
- Hours after the loss the Raiders fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, with quarterbacks coach Greg Olson elevated to interim play-caller ahead of Sunday’s trip to the Chargers.
- This is Smith’s second such incident this year after a preseason flip-off in Seattle, and his first season in Las Vegas has included 13 touchdowns, 13 interceptions and 41 sacks.