Former NFL Quarterback Jay Cutler Arrested for DUI and Gun Possession in Tennessee
New allegations surrounding Jay Cutlerâs DUI arrest have surfaced.
The NFL star was charged with a first offense of driving while intoxicatedâas well as possession of a handgun while under the influence, failure to exercise due care and a violation of implied consent lawâon Oct. 17 in Franklin, Tenn., after a minor traffic collision between two cars, according to authorities.
A police affidavit obtained by E! News Oct. 17 indicates that the driver of the vehicle Jayâs white Ram allegedly rear-ended told responding officers that the 41-year-old attempted to flee the scene after offering him $2,000 to not call law enforcement.
While speaking with Jay, officers noticed that former Chicago Bears quarterbackâs speech was âthick-tongued, slurred and mumbledâ and his eyes as âbloodshot,â according to the charging document. Jayâwho shares kids Camden, 12, Jaxon, 10, and Saylor, 8, with ex-wife Kristin Cavallariâallegedly âhad an overwhelming odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his person,â but denied consuming any alcohol before admitting heâd had âa little bit.â
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