CNN —Former National Football League (NFL) quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and possession of a firearm, among other charges, after police say the car he was driving rear-ended another vehicle in Franklin, Tennessee, on Thursday.
According to the police report, Cutler attempted to flee the scene after offering the other driver $2,000 not to call the police.
Cutler was charged with DUI-first offense, failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision, implied consent, possession of a handgun-under the influence, according to police.
Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler arrested and charged with DUI and gun possession The Franklin Police DepartmentFranklin police say the 41-year-old was booked into the Williamson County Jail.
In 2020, Cutler and then wife, reality TV star Kristen Cavallari, announced they would be getting divorced after 10 years together.
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