Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler has been sentenced to jail time for his DUI case.
According to a report from TMZ Sports, Cutler cut a deal with prosecutors in Tennessee—agreeing to plead guilty to one count of misdemeanor DUI. As part of the deal, prosecutors dismissed the weapon possession charge Cutler was also facing.
Cutler was then reportedly sentenced to four days behind bars, but he's got some time before the sentence begins. TMZ reports Cutler will likely serve his time later next month. He was also hit with a $350 fine and one year of supervised probation.
Cutler was first arrested back in October 2024. According to the Franklin Police Department, the former QB rear-ended another vehicle before trying to flee the scene. Cops claimed Cutler also allegedly offered the other driver $2,000 in an attempt to avoid police involvement.
When they arrived to the scene, cops claimed Cutler showed obvious signs of impairment. In conducting a search of his vehicle, officers reportedly found a handgun and rifle.
Cutler was charged with DUI, possession of a handgun under the influence, failure to exercise due care, and violation of the implied consent law.
Cutler has not spoken publicly on his arrest, but his ex-wife Kristin Cavallari briefly mentioned the situation on her Let's Be Honest podcast. Cavallari only said she hoped Cutler got the help he needed.
Cutler first retired in 2017 after he was released by the Chicago Bears and started a career as a broadcaster. However, he came out of retirement later that year, signing a deal with the Miami Dolphins after quarterback Ryan Tannehill was injured. He retired again after the season with the Dolphins.
Cutler played a total of 155 games in the NFL with the Denver Broncos, Bears and Dolphins—playing two playoff games with the Bears in 2010.
