Ex-NFL quarterback Jay Cutler arrested on traffic, weapon, DUI charges

[TexasTowelie]

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and possession of a handgun while under the influence after his involvement in a Franklin, Tenn., traffic collision, police told UPI on Friday.

Franklin Police Department officers responded to the scene of the crash about 5 p.m. CDT Thursday in downtown Franklin. Police said their investigation "suggests that Cutler rear-ended another vehicle," resulting in the minor traffic collision.

Officers also found that Cutler had two firearms in his vehicle, including a loaded pistol.

"During their conversation with Cutler, officers noticed a strong odor of alcohol," a police statement said. "Cutler was also slurring his words and had bloodshot eyes.

Read more: https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2024/10/18/NFL-quarterback-Jay-Cutler-charged-DUI-weapon/3441729268584/

[rubbersole]

1. This should disappear in 3, 2, 1...

[hlthe2b]

2. Why? (actually, this story has been both widely reported and posted here several times)

The incident was bad enough, but he reportedly tried to bribe his way out of it.

[calguy]

3. Cutler has been out of football so long that nobody cares about this minor crime

Hardly even newsworthy.