Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler arrested for DUI in Williamson County

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) – Jay Cutler, a former quarterback in the National Football League, was arrested this week in Williamson County.

Officers with the Franklin Police Department responded to the 200 block of Bridge Street for reports of a crash involving a white Dodge Ram and a blue GMC. The driver of the GMC told officers that Cutler had rear-ended him with his Ram, then attempted to flee the scene, and offered him $2,000 to not call the police, according to the arrest affidavit.

During their conversation with Cutler, the officers reported a strong odor of alcohol coming from him, as well as slurred speech and bloodshot eyes, Franklin PD reported. Cutler also refused a field sobriety test, prompting officers to take him to Williamson Medical Center for a blood draw.

During a search of his vehicle, officers found two firearms: a rifle and a loaded Glock pistol in the center console, according to Franklin PD.

Cutler, 41, was taken into custody on Thursday just before 7 p.m. He was released around 10 p.m., according to jail records. He denied ever hitting the GMC with his truck, according to the affidavit. The officers reported observing a dent to the rear of the GMC but Cutler’s Ram has a winch attached to the front, so no damage was visible.

He faces four charges, including driving under the influence, possessing a gun while intoxicated, failure to exercise due care, and implied consent.

The driver of the GMC said he suffered an injury to his back but refused treatment at the scene, according to the affidavit. He drove himself to the hospital for treatment.

Cutler played for the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, and Miami Dolphins over his 12 years in the NFL. He also played his college ball at Vanderbilt University. The Broncos took him in the 1st round of the 2006 NFL Draft (11th overall).

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