Former NFL star quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of driving under the influence after being involved in a traffic accident in Tennessee, police said.
Cutler was charged with driving under the influence, first offense, failure to use due care to avoid collision, implied consent and possession of a handgun under the influence, the Franklin Police Department said in a news release. It was done.
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Jay Cutler booking photo. (Williamson County Jail)
He was booked into the Williamson County Jail and released on $5,000 bond.
Police said Cutler was arrested after investigating a minor traffic accident. After investigating, police said the former Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins star may have rear-ended another vehicle. Investigators then noticed a “strong odor of alcohol” coming from the suspect, officials said.
Cutler allegedly had slurred speech and refused a breathalyzer test. Police said Cutler was found to have two firearms in his vehicle, including a loaded handgun.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (#6) and wide receiver Brandon Marshall (#15) during the first half of a preseason game on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Fox News Digital reached out to Cutler for comment through his lifestyle brand Outsider, but did not receive a response at the time of publication.
The former Pro Bowler played 12 seasons in the NFL from 2006 to 2017. During his career, he had 35,133 passing yards and 227 passing touchdowns.
Jay Cutler stands on the sideline during a game against the Green Bay Packers on September 25, 2011. (Mike De Sisti, via Imagn Content Services, LLC)
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He married Kristin Cavallari in 2013, but they divorced in 2022.
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