Former Broncos QB Jay Cutler arrested on DUI, weapons charges

Ex-Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested on DUI and weapons charges in Tennessee on Thursday.

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested on various charges in Franklin, Tennessee, according to Mike Florino of Pro Football Talk.

Cutler is accused of DUI, failure to exercise due care, violation of implied consent law, and possession of a handgun while under the influence,” said Florino.

Cutler, 41, was jailed booked and jailed before posting a $5,000 bond.

Cutler was a first round draft pick by the Denver Broncos in the 2006 NFL draft, where he played for three years before being traded to the Chicago Bears, where he spent the bulk of his career. After eight years in Chicago, Cutler spent the 2017 season with the Miami Dolphins before retiring.

Cutler went 3,048-of-4,920 passing for 35,133 yards, 227 touchdowns and 167 interceptions in his 12-year career.

Cuter never played in a Super Bowl, getting only as far as the NFC divisional game against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. He did lead the NFL in interceptions twice during his career.