‘Very Cavallari’ Star Jay Cutler Arrested for DUI & Gun Possession; Former NFL Star Rear-Ended Vehicle & Allegedly Tried to Pay Off Driver to Avoid Police Being Called

“Real nice, Jay.”

Jay Cutler, former NFL star (and the ex-husband of Kristin Cavallari), was arrested in Franklin, Tennessee, on Thursday for DUI and gun possession, TMZ reports. 

According to the outlet, police responded to a call around 5 p.m. on Thursday regarding a white truck that had allegedly rear-ended another car and attempted to pay the other driver $2,000 to not contact the police. Upon their arrival, cops claim to have found the former Very Cavallari star staggering around, slurring his words and smelling of alcohol. 

While Jay initially told police he had not had anything to drink, he later told them he had a little to drink. He went on to turn down the field sobriety tests and was then handcuffed. (Because he refused to take field sobriety tests, Jay was reportedly taken to a hospital to provide a blood sample to determine his BAC, though the results of the blood sample have not been released.) 

During a search of Jay’s vehicle, police discovered a rifle in the backseat, as well as a loaded Glock handgun in the center console. 

Cutler’s packin’ some heavy heat!

Jay was arrested for DUI, Possession of a Handgun While Under the Influence, Failure to Exercise Due Care and Violation of Implied Consent Law. The 41 year-old was booked into the Williamson County Jail, where he delivered this fine mugshot.

After posting $5,000 bond, Jay was released Thursday night. 

Kristin and Jay– who share three children— announced their split in April 2020 and the pair’s divorce was finalized in 2022.

That same year, the retired quarterback announced the launch of Gratis Brewing, a “high-quality, clean beer” brewed in Nashville, Tennessee.

“Way to be an expert in your field, Jay…”

Jay’s court date is set for January 2025. 

Kristin has yet to comment on her ex-husband’s arrest, though she’s been known to discuss her exes’ DUI arrests in the past, so stay tuned. 

RELATED STORY: ‘Better Late Than Never’ Star Jeff Dye Calls Out Ex Kristin Cavallari For Exposing His DUI Arrest On Her Podcast: “It’s Not Her Story to Tell” 

(Photos: E!; Instagram; X) 

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  1. Best quarterback the Bears have ever had up until Caleb Williams. Sad to see his mugshot. He looks horrible. I once met him when he was walking a little dog along Michigan ave. where he lived. He was a, actually, a really nice guy and I got an autograph for my son.

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