In a stunning turn of events, former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler found himself in hot water on Thursday night in the Nashville suburb of Franklin. According to reports from Fox 17 in Nashville, Cutler was arrested and charged with DUI, failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision, implied consent, and possession of a handgun while under the influence.
The arrest affidavit, obtained by Fox 17, revealed that a driver of one vehicle claimed that Cutler rear-ended him and then tried to leave the scene. Adding fuel to the fire, the driver also alleged that Cutler attempted to bribe him with $2,000 to avoid calling the police.
When police confronted the 41-year-old former quarterback, they noticed some concerning signs. “Officers observed Mr. Cutler staggering, swaying, and heavy-footed while walking. He spoke thick-tongued, slurred, and mumbled,” the report stated. Despite these red flags, Cutler refused to take a sobriety test and denied any involvement in a crash. To make matters worse, authorities discovered a loaded Glock handgun in the center console of his vehicle, along with a rifle in the back seat.
Cutler rose to fame during his college years at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, where he earned the title of SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2005. His impressive performance on the field caught the attention of the Denver Broncos, who selected him as the No. 11 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft.
During his time in Denver, Cutler had a taste of success with a Pro Bowl season in 2008, but his journey took an unexpected turn when he was traded to the Chicago Bears. Spending eight seasons in the Windy City, Cutler had a respectable record of 51-51 as a starter. Despite some ups and downs, Cutler’s contributions to the Bears earned him a spot on the list of the 100 greatest Bears of all time, coming in at No. 85.
In a surprising move, Cutler later joined the Miami Dolphins in 2017 for one final season before ultimately deciding to retire from professional football. The news of his recent arrest has undoubtedly shocked fans and former teammates alike, as they come to terms with this unexpected turn of events in the life of the once-promising quarterback.
