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Report: Geno Smith had his jaw broken over $600

By Jason Evans

Dec 14, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) points to fans as he leaves the field after his team defeated the Tennessee Titans 16-11 during the second half at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) points to fans as he leaves the field after his team defeated the Tennessee Titans 16-11 during the second half at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /
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We now know the reason why Geno Smith was punched and it’s definitely interesting 

We’ve all heard the news by now that New York Jets quarterback will miss 6-10 weeks after having his jaw broken. We all know that IK Enemkpali, who delivered the blow, is no longer with the New York Jets. Now we know a reason why, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

"Story behind the punch that broke Geno Smith’s jaw in two places:At the heart of the dispute between former Jets LB IK Enemkpali and quarterback Geno Smith is $600 that Enemkpali believed Smith owed him, per league sources. Enemkpali purchased a plane ticket for Smith to attend his July 11 football camp at Pfugerville High School in Pfugerville, Texas. However, days before the camp, a person close to Smith was killed in a motorcycle accident in Miami and Smith did not attend Enemkpali’s camp, per sources. After Smith did not attend, Enemkpali demanded that the Jets’ quarterback refund him the $600 he allegedly used to purchase a plane ticket. Smith told Enemkpali he would reimburse him the money, but he did not. Enkempali confronted Smith today about the money and the confrontation ended in a punch and broken jaw."

Per Sportrac, Geno Smith’s salary for this upcoming season is slated to be $585,000 with a roster bonus of a little over $276,000.

Enemkpali was released after the incident today and the Jets used his roster spot on free agent cornerback Javier Arenas

Ryan Fitzpatrick, fourth-round pick Bryce Petty and undrafted free agent Jake Heaps are the remaining quarterbacks on the roster. For the Jets, it means that Fitzpatrick is going to be the starter for this team unless he too gets hurt or severely under-performs.

The Jets are going to look out for some veteran help on the free agent market. The Jets reached out to free agent quarterback Rex Grossman who was with the Cleveland Browns last season.  According to Dianna Russini of ESPN, the Jets will also work out Tyler Thigpen. Thigpen has been in offensive coordinator Chan Gailey’s in Kansas City and backed up Fitzpatrick in Buffalo where Gailey was also offensive coordinator.

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