FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) – Jay Cutler, a former quarterback in the National Football League, was arrested this week in Williamson County.

Officers with the Franklin Police Department responded to the 200 block of Bridge Street for reports of a crash involving two vehicles. Upon arriving at the scene, the officers discovered that Cutler rear-ended another vehicle and pulled him aside for questioning.

During the conversation, the officers reported a strong odor of alcohol coming from Cutler, as well as slurred speech and bloodshot eyes, Franklin PD reported. Cutler also refused a field sobriety test, prompting officers to take him to a local hospital for a blood draw.

During a search of his vehicle, officers found two firearms, including a loaded pistol, according to Franklin PD.

Cutler, 41, was taken into custody on Thursday just before 7 p.m. He was released around 10 p.m., according to jail records.

He faces four charges, including driving under the influence, possessing a gun while intoxicated, failure to exercise due care, and implied consent.

Cutler played for the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, and Miami Dolphins over his 12 years in the NFL. He also played his college ball at Vanderbilt University. The Broncos took him in the 1st round of the 2006 NFL Draft (11th overall).

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