Jay Cutler, former NFL quarterback and ex-husband of reality star Kristin Cavallari, was arrested in Franklin, Tennessee, on Thursday evening. According to TMZ, Cutler, 41, was charged with driving under the influence (DUI), gun possession, failure to exercise due care, and violation of implied consent law. The former Chicago Bears player was booked into the Williamson County Jail before posting bond and being released later that night, according to online records.
Cutler’s arrest adds to the list of athletes who have faced legal issues post-retirement. The incident took place in Franklin, Tenn., though details on the circumstances leading to his arrest have not been fully disclosed. The violation of the implied consent law suggests that Cutler may have refused a chemical test to determine his blood alcohol content.
Cutler retired from the NFL in 2017 after spending most of his career with the Chicago Bears, followed by a brief stint with the Miami Dolphins. Since retiring, he has largely stayed out of the public eye, though his marriage and subsequent divorce from reality star Kristin Cavallari kept him in headlines.
This story is still developing, and further updates are expected regarding the details of the arrest.
