Atlanta Falcons defender Keith Smith was arrested Wednesday for driving with a suspended license, however his agent says the issue stems from a miscommunication a few nice he acquired earlier this 12 months, in accordance with reviews.
Smith, 31, was arrested in Atlanta on site visitors prices after he was pulled over attributable to an expired registration, the NFL Community reported.
Keith Smith of the Atlanta Falcons warms up earlier than the sport in opposition to the Los Angles Chargers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium November 6, 2022, in Atlanta. (Adam Hagy/Getty picture)
He was arrested after it was found he was driving with a suspended license. Based on his agent, AJ Vaynerchuk, Smith was not conscious of his license standing.
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Vaynerchuk informed the NFL Community Smith issued a rushing ticket earlier within the 12 months and paid for it. A “miscommunication occurred”, and it wasn’t till Wednesday site visitors stopped that Smith realized it was in truth suspended.
Atlanta fullback Keith Smith warms up earlier than the NFL sport in opposition to the Carolina Panthers on October 30, 2022, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Wealthy von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire through Getty Photographs)
The Falcons issued an announcement concerning Smith’s arrest however declined to remark additional.
“We turned conscious of a authorized matter involving Keith Smith this afternoon and have been briefed on the small print. We might be offering no additional remark at the moment,” stated the assertion, in accordance with FOX 5 Atlanta.
A 9 12 months veteran, Smith was signed by Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent following the 2014 NFL Draft.
Keith Smith of the Atlanta Falcons, left, is hit by Darius Slay (2) of the Philadelphia Eagles in the course of the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium September 12, 2021, in Atlanta. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Photographs)
After 4 seasons in Dallas, he signed with the Raiders however was launched after just one season. He signed with the Falcons in 2019 and signed a one-year contract extension in March.
He has 33 profession begins in 129 video games and has totaled 35 receptions for 205 yards and 53 yards on the sector.