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Falcons FB Keith Smith Arrested for Suspended License After Traffic Stop

Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith was arrested Wednesday on traffic charges, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport provided details of what led to Smith's arrest:

Ian Rapoport

Smith got a speeding ticket this year, informed ATL, paid it &amp; thought it was over. Per agent AJ Vaynerchuk, a miscommunication occurred &amp; his license was unknowingly suspended. Today, he was pulled over for an expired registration, but wound up arrested for a suspended license. <a href="https://t.co/FwoIZeak9k">https://t.co/FwoIZeak9k</a>

The Falcons issued a statement on the matter: "We are aware of a legal matter involving Keith Smith this afternoon and have been informed of its details.