Ex-NFL star Jay Cutler arrested on DUI, gun charges in Tennessee

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Former NFL star quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested on Thursday evening for DUI and other charges in Tennessee following a traffic collision, police said.

Cutler was charged with DUI, first offense, failure to exercise due care to avoid collision, implied consent and possession of a handgun, under the influence, in the incident, the Franklin Police Department said in a news release. 

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Jay Cutler's booking photo. (Williamson County Jail)

He was booked into the Williamson County Jail and released on $5,000 bond.

Police said Cutler was arrested following an investigation into a minor traffic collision. Police said an investigation suggested the ex-Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins star rear-ended another vehicle. Investigating officers then noticed a "strong odor of alcohol" emanating from him, officials said.

Cutler allegedly slurred his words and refused a sobriety test. Police said Cutler was found to have two firearms in his vehicle, including a loaded pistol.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, #6, and wide receiver Brandon Marshall, #15, during the first half of a preseason game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Fox News Digital requested a comment from Cutler through his lifestyle brand, Outsider, but did not receive one at the time of publishing.

The one-time Pro Bowler played 12 seasons in the NFL from 2006 to 2017. He had 35,133 passing yards and 227 passing