Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler, known for his time with the Chicago Bears, reported to jail on Monday. He is serving a very brief sentence after accepting a plea deal following his DUI arrest almost one year ago.

Cutler, who retired from professional football in 2017, was arrested in Franklin, Tennessee, last October.

The arrest stemmed from a car accident in which Cutler rear-ended another vehicle with his white Ram truck. He initially faced a series of charges that included DUI, possession of a handgun while intoxicated, failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision, and violation of implied consent laws.

A search of his vehicle uncovered not one but two firearms: a rifle in the backseat and a loaded Glock handgun in the center console.

Cutler pleaded guilty last month to one count of driving under the influence as part of a plea deal in a Tennessee court. Under the agreement, the more serious charges were dismissed.

Cutler was also sentenced to four days in jail. He is expected to be released on Friday.

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Jay Cutler couldn’t avoid jail time

Aside from his jail stint, Cutler also had to forfeit the loaded pistol and rifle. He was slapped with a $350 fine, one year of unsupervised probation, and mandatory attendance at a DUI safety class as well.

Additionally, his driver’s license has been revoked in Tennessee for a year as part of the penalties imposed.

While a four-day jail sentence seems comical considering the potential seriousness of what Cutler was facing, any jail time is a harrowing consequence, especially for a star athlete. And it was clear the former Pro Bowler knew he was facing some trouble immediately after the incident.

Cutler allegedly offered the driver of the other vehicle $2,000 not to involve the police. He also reportedly tried to flee the scene.

The money wasn’t enough, apparently. After the other driver contacted 911, police arrived and found Cutler displaying signs of intoxication, including the smell of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech.

He literally became the “Smokin’ Jay Cutler” meme for a night.

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Hope he gets his life back in order

Jay Cutler played quarterback in the NFL primarily for the Bears from 2009 to 2016, during which time he was often criticized for his perceived lack of emotion and durability.

Although he did lead the Bears to the playoffs in 2010. Yes, believe it or not, the Bears used to be an occasional playoff team.

Cutler has largely stayed out of the spotlight since his retirement, focusing on personal ventures and family life with his children from his marriage to reality TV star Kristin Cavallari.

The two divorced in 2020.

Divorce. A mug shot. And apparently a gangster. Bro had a loaded Glock in his console. In Franklin. Which Cove describes as “the safest and most popular city in Tennessee,” which “sees virtually no crime every year”?

Now he’s added jail time to his post-NFL resume. All kidding aside, let’s hope Jay gets the help he needs and gets his life back on track.