Jay Cutler, former NFL quarterback, was arrested Thursday evening in Franklin, Tennessee, following a minor traffic accident. The 41-year-old faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence (DUI), possession of a handgun while under the influence, failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision, and violating implied consent laws.
The Franklin Police Department responded to the scene after Cutler reportedly rear-ended another vehicle. Officers noticed a strong smell of alcohol, observed that Cutler had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. When Cutler refused to take field sobriety tests, police obtained a search warrant to test his blood alcohol level at a hospital. During a search of his vehicle, officers discovered two firearms, including a loaded pistol.
Cutler was taken to the Williamson County Jail and booked on Thursday evening. He was released later that night after posting a $5,000 bond.
NFL Career Highlights
Cutler was a first-round draft pick by the Denver Broncos in 2006, where he played for three seasons. He was then traded to the Chicago Bears in 2009, spending eight seasons with the team and becoming the franchise’s all-time leading passer, with 23,443 yards and 154 touchdowns. Cutler played his final NFL season with the Miami Dolphins in 2017. Over his 12-year career, he accumulated 35,133 passing yards and 227 touchdowns.
In 2008, during his last season with the Broncos, Cutler made the Pro Bowl, throwing for a career-high 4,526 yards along with 25 touchdowns.