Jay Cutler pleads guilty to DUI in Tennessee; weapons charge dropped

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor DUI in Tennessee as part of a plea agreement that also led prosecutors to drop a weapons possession charge. He was sentenced to four days in jail, with the term to start in late September, and he faces a $350 fine, a one-year probation period, and mandatory participation in a DUI safety course. Additionally, his Tennessee driver’s license was revoked as part of the disposition.

The case stems from an October 17, 2024 incident in Franklin, Tennessee, when authorities say Cutler rear-ended another vehicle and exhibited signs of intoxication. Police reported a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech, and officers said he refused field sobriety tests before being taken to a hospital for a blood draw. In the vehicle, investigators found two firearms, including a loaded pistol. At the scene, the driver of the other vehicle alleged that Cutler had offered him $2,000 to avoid calling the police.

Under the plea agreement, Cutler pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor DUI, with the weapons charge forfeited or dismissed as part of the deal. The sentence of four days in jail is to be served in a...