Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler appeared in a Franklin courtroom on Tuesday to resolve his DUI case from October 2024 with a plea deal accepted by a Williamson County judge. Cutler, 42, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, while the gun-related charge was dismissed as part of the agreement. He agreed to forfeit a pistol that was found in the center console of his vehicle.
Under the terms of the plea, Cutler must pay a $350 fine, serve four days in the Williamson County Jail beginning on September 29, and enter unsupervised probation for one year. He is also required to attend a DUI safety class, and his Tennessee driver’s license was revoked.
The arrest stemmed from an October 17, 2024 incident in Franklin, when Cutler rear-ended a blue GMC with his white Dodge Ram on Bridge Street. Police described him as visibly intoxicated and reported that he offered the other driver $2,000 to not call the police and to let him drive away. Officers additionally located a rifle and a loaded Glock pistol in the center console of his truck.
Cutler’s football career spanned 12 seasons in the NFL, including stints with the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, and Miami Dolphins. He played college football at Vanderbilt University and was the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft.
This resolution underscores that DUI offenses carry tangible penalties and that authorities take seriously the combination of intoxication and firearms in vehicles. It closes a high-profile case with consequences designed to promote accountability and public safety. For readers, it serves as a reminder of the consequences of driving under the influence and the importance of making safe, responsible choices behind the wheel. If readers are seeking information, resources on DUI prevention and safety classes are widely available in Tennessee.