Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler charged with DUI

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was charged with driving beneath the affect and possession of a handgun after a visitors accident in Franklin, Tennessee, on Thursday

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested and charged with driving beneath the affect and possession of a handgun after a minor collision on Thursday.

Cutler, 41, was given a $5,000 bond and was launched, in accordance with a press release from the Franklin Police Division.

Police say they responded to an accident and it appeared that Cutler’s automobile rear-ended one other. Officers detected the scent of alcohol on Cutler, who additionally had blood-shot eyes and was slurring his phrases, the police stated.

Cutler refused a discipline sobriety take a look at and was taken to a hospital the place a blood pattern was obtained after getting a search warrant, the discharge stated.

The police stated additionally they discovered two firearms within the automotive, together with a loaded pistol.

Cutler was additionally charged with failure to train due care to keep away from a collision and violating implied consent. All costs are misdemeanors or civil offenses, in accordance with Tennessee legislation.

Cutler performed 12 seasons within the NFL, throwing for 35,133 yards and 227 touchdowns for Denver, Chicago and Miami. He retired after the 2017 season with the Dolphins.

Cutler was beforehand married to actuality TV star Kristin Cavallari, however the pair introduced their divorce in 2020.

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