Ex-NFL QB Jay Cutler Released Early From Tennessee Jail After DUI Plea

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested in October 2024 in Tennessee for DUI, possession of firearms while under the influence, failure to exercise due care, and violation of implied consent law after rear-ending another vehicle and attempting to bribe the other driver to avoid police involvement. Cutler pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI in August 2025, with other charges dropped as part of a plea deal that included a four-day jail sentence, a $350 fine, revocation of his Tennessee driver's license, and one year of unsupervised probation with mandatory DUI safety classes. Despite the original four-day sentence, Cutler was released after serving less than three days, with reasons for his early release not publicly disclosed. The driver Cutler hit has filed a lawsuit seeking damages for pain and suffering related to the crash. Cutler has not publicly commented on the incident, though his ex-wife Kristin Cavallari expressed hope for him to get help and wished him well. Following his release, Cutler must comply with the terms of his probation and other court-ordered penalties.