Former NFL quarterback, Jay Cutler, was arrested on the night of October 17 in Franklin, Tennessee, for driving under the influence. According to reports from various media outlets, including ESPN, the former player is facing charges for driving while intoxicated and possession of a firearm, aggravated by being under the influence of alcohol.
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The arrest took place after a minor traffic accident in which 41-year-old Cutler rear-ended another vehicle. Authorities reported that, during the arrest, officers detected a strong smell of alcohol on Cutler, who refused to take sobriety tests at the scene of the accident.
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Alcohol and weapons, Jay Cutler is arrested by the police in Tennessee and taken to court
As a result of his denial, he was taken to a local hospital to obtain a blood sample through a court order. During the search conducted in Cutler's vehicle, the police found two weapons, including a loaded gun, further complicating his legal situation.
In addition to charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of weapons, Cutler was also accused of failing to exercise due care to avoid a collision, and it is suspected that he attempted to bribe the other driver involved in the accident by offering him $2,000 to prevent him from calling the police.
Later, he tried to leave the accident scene, but was arrested and taken to Williamson County Jail. The former player was released hours later after posting a $5,000 bond. Cutler has not made any public statements about the incident at this time.
Jay Cutler's complex life after retirement
Jay Cutler had a standout career in the NFL. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 draft by the Denver Broncos and later became the Chicago Bears' all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns. After retiring in 2017, Cutler has stayed away from the media spotlight, residing in Tennessee, where he has been dedicated to agriculture.
This arrest has raised concern in the sports community, as the former player has also mentioned in the past that he suffers from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a neurodegenerative disease that affects many former American football players.