Ex-NFL Star Jay Cutler Sparks Outrage Killing Endangered Antelope in South Africa

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler has sparked widespread outrage after posting photos and videos on Instagram of himself hunting and killing a giant sable antelope during a trip to South Africa. The giant sable antelope is considered critically endangered by some sources like the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, which estimates fewer than 100 mature individuals remain, though the International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies it as stable overall. Cutler’s posts, including captions such as "Kicked off the Africa hunt with a beauty. Sable down," drew harsh criticism from social media users who questioned the ethics and necessity of trophy hunting endangered wildlife. While some commenters noted that the meat from hunted animals is often donated locally, many expressed disgust and sadness, criticizing Cutler for bragging about the kill. This controversy follows Cutler’s legal troubles, including a DUI arrest in Tennessee last year involving gun possession. Cutler, who played 12 NFL seasons primarily with the Chicago Bears, has recently been in the public eye for reasons unrelated to football, and this incident has further tarnished his public image.