Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested for driving under the influence in Franklin, Tennessee, on Thursday night, according to reports from WSMV 4 and NBC Chicago. The 41-year-old was taken into custody and charged with DUI, failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision, violation of implied consent, and possession of a handgun while under the influence.
After being booked at Williamson County Jail, Cutler was released later that night on a $5,000 bond.
What is Driving under influence ?
Driving under the influence (DUI) refers to the crime of operating a motor vehicle while being affected by alcohol or other drugs:
Cutler’s NFL Career
Cutler was the No. 11 overall draft pick from Vanderbilt by the Denver Broncos in 2006 and enjoyed a 12-year career in the NFL, playing for the Broncos, Chicago Bears, and Miami Dolphins. He retired after the 2017 season following a final year with the Dolphins, where he stepped in after Ryan Tannehill suffered a season-ending injury.
Charges and Background
Reports indicate that Cutler's DUI arrest involved several offenses, including failure to exercise due care and a violation of the implied consent law. The latter suggests he may have refused a breathalyzer test prior to his arrest.
While Cutler has largely stayed out of the public eye since his divorce from reality star Kristin Cavallari in 2022, this incident marks a notable legal issue in his post-football life. He briefly appeared as a panelist on The CW's "Inside the NFL" in 2023 but did not return for the current season.
Previous Legal Issues
Cutler's only known prior legal trouble occurred during his college years at Vanderbilt, where he pleaded guilty to evading arrest after allegedly vandalizing an emergency phone on campus in 2002. He faced four charges, but three were dropped as part of a plea deal, and he was briefly suspended from the team.
Despite a tumultuous tenure in Chicago, Cutler remains the franchise's all-time leader in passing yards and touchdown passes. He had a 51-51 record with the Bears and led the team to the NFC Championship game in 2010 but did not return to the playoffs in his last six seasons with the franchise.
Career
Jay Cutler is a four-time Mr. Olympia champion, having won the prestigious title in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010. He is also notable for being a six-time runner-up, a record in the competition's history. His rivalry with Ronnie Coleman during this period is legendary and marked by mutual respect and intense competition 34.
Arnold Classic Winner: Cutler won this title three consecutive times from 2002 to 2004.
Notable Competitions: He has numerous top placements in various competitions, including multiple first-place finishes at regional and national levels 45.
