Overview

• During the preseason opener in Seattle, Geno Smith and Maxx Crosby both flipped off a fan holding a “Bigger bust – Geno or JaMarcus Russell?” sign as they entered the field.
• The NFL has not yet confirmed an investigation, but similar gestures have led to five-figure fines for players under league conduct policies.
• The moment was captured in Getty Images photos and multiple social media videos, fueling debate over whether the players breached NFL conduct rules.
• Smith’s reaction marked his first return to Seattle since his offseason trade to the Raiders and contract extension in Las Vegas.
• The episode has reignited discussion around player-fan interactions and the NFL’s approach to disciplining obscene on-field behavior.