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

Franklin Police Department officers responded to the 200 block of Bridge Street for reports of a crash involving two vehicles. When they arrived on scene, officers discovered Cutler rear-ending another vehicle and pulled him aside for questioning.

During the call, 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 handgun, according to Franklin PD.

Cutler, 41, was taken into custody 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, possession of a firearm while intoxicated, failure to exercise due care and implied consent.

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

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