Bowles, in his first season as coach, dealt with the news last month that star defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson was suspended four games by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy and then was charged with resisting arrest after a high-speed road race in Missouri 12 days later. Richardson could face additional discipline by the league for violation of the personal conduct policy once the legal process plays out.
"Geno and I let our frustration get the best of us, but I should have just walked away from the situation," Enemkpali said. "I deeply regret and apologize for my actions. It was never my intention to harm anyone. I appreciate the opportunity I had with the Jets."
Enemkpali had three tackles in six games last season after being taken in the sixth round out of Louisiana Tech. This is not the first time Enemkpali, from Pflugerville, Texas, has been in trouble for fighting. He was suspended from the Louisiana Tech team in 2011 after being arrested for an off-campus incident in which he was booked with disturbing the peace and battery of a police officer.
"Well, this is a first for me," said center Nick Mangold, entering his 10th season. "The biggest thing we need to look at is to make sure it doesn't happen again."
The quarterback will be sidelined at least 6-10 weeks with a broken jaw after being punched by teammate Ikemefuna Enemkpali in the locker room Tuesday morning. Smith,Boston Celtics Jerseys, entering his third season, will require surgery to repair the injuries. He hadn't yet undergone the procedure as of late Tuesday afternoon.
Bowles spoke again after practice and wouldn't commit to Fitzpatrick for the rest of the season or to Smith reclaiming his job when he's healthy, but indicated that a player could lose his starting spot due to injury.
"Depending on how surgery goes, we'll see where we go from there," Bowles said.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Geno Smith's hopes for a breakout season with the New York Jets took a major blow — to the jaw.
In a statement issued to The Associated Press by his agent, Enemkpali apologized to the team and fans.
"It was something very childish, that sixth-graders could have talked about," Bowles said. "It had no reason for happening."
"It had nothing to do with football," coach Todd Bowles said. "It was something very childish, and he got cold-cocked, sucker-punched — whatever you want to call it — in the jaw."
Smith, who was having a good training camp, will be sidelined for the rest of the summer and likely for the first few games of the season. The regular-season opener at home against Cleveland on Sept. 13 is five weeks away.
To replace Enemkpali on the roster, the Jets signed cornerback Javier Arenas, who has played five NFL seasons with Kansas City, Arizona and Atlanta.
Bowles and the Jets players insisted that there is no deep-rooted issue in the locker room that requires a change in culture, and this was an isolated incident.
Added cornerback Darrelle Revis: "I hold both of them responsible. ... But at the same time,Paul Kariya Ducks Throwback Jersey, you've got to move forward."
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Smith has 34 interceptions and 41 total turnovers in his first two seasons, but new offensive coordinator Chan Gailey was impressed with his progress this summer. Smith threw the first two interceptions of camp on Monday, an impressive stretch that had the quarterback and coaches thinking positively about his prospects for the upcoming season.
Smith took to Instagram and posted a picture of himself sitting in a car — mouth closed and looking stern — and a simple message: "ILL BE BACK."
Neither Bowles nor a small handful of players made available to the media would go into detail about the incident, or if they knew what sparked it.
Bowles said the Jets could add another quarterback, but veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick will assume the starting job. Bryce Petty, a fourth-round pick this year out of Baylor, and undrafted free agent Jake Heaps out of Miami are the Jets' other remaining quarterbacks.
Bowles spoke for about 2 minutes before heading to a meeting and then practice, but was clearly angered by the situation.
Bowles made the stunning announcement in an impromptu news conference before training camp practice was scheduled to start. Enemkpali (EN-um-PAL-ee)
