Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler sentenced to jail time after pleading guilty to DUI
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Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler pleaded guilty to a DUI charge but had three other charges, including for possession of a handgun while under the influence, dropped during a Tennessee court appearance Tuesday following his October arrest.
According to the office of Tennessee’s 21st District, Cutler was sentenced to four days in Williamson County jail, for which he is required to report within 30 days. The 2008 Pro Bowl player then will be under supervised probation for 11 months and 29 days. His Tennessee drivers license has been revoked for a year.
In addition, Cutler must pay a $350 fine, undergo regular and random drug screens and attend a DUI class. He was required to forfeit his weapon for the handgun charge to be dropped.
The tallest and heaviest NFL players were cut when rosters were reduced to 53 players, but the amount of quarterbacks losing jobs was most notable.
Cutler was arrested Oct. 17 after Franklin Police Department officers responded to a minor collision in which it appeared that Cutler’s vehicle rear-ended another vehicle. According to the police, Cutler smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes and slurred his words.
After he refused a field sobriety test, police said, Cutler was taken to a hospital and a blood sample was taken after a search warrant was obtained. Two firearms were found in his vehicle, according to the police, including a loaded pistol.
All four charges against Cutler — which also included failure to exercise due care and violating implied consent — were misdemeanors. He was released on a $5,000 bond.
Rams coach Sean McVay offered a health update on quarterback Matthew Stafford and left tackle Alaric Jackson following the team’s workout Monday.
Cutler was selected 11th overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2006 draft and became their starting quarterback late in the season. He was traded to the Chicago Bears before the 2009 season and led the team to the NFC championship game that year, in his only postseason appearance.
Cutler was cut by the Bears in March 2017 and played one more season with the Miami Dolphins before ending his career. He and reality TV star Kristin Cavallari were married 2013-2022 and have three children together.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
