Jay Cutler allegedly offered $2,000 to driver he rear-ended before DUI and handgun arrest

· New York Post

More details have emerged in former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler’s DUI arrest from earlier this week.

Poolice in Franklin, Tenn. — a suburb of Nashville — responded Thursday afternoon to a call after Cutler allegedly rear-ended the driver in front of him.

Cutler allegedly offered the other driver $2,000 not to call the police, acording to police documents reviewed by WGN,

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested for alleged DUI in Tennessee earlier this week. Franklin PD/MEGA

Police said Cutler, 41, had bloodshot eyes and was slurring his words during the encounter.

Cutler allegedly told police he had not consumed alcohol before later admitting to have had “a little bit.”

Police said Cutler refused a field sobriety test and later had his blood drawn for a test at the hospital.

Results of the blood test are pending.

Police added that Cutler had a rifle and a loaded glock in his vehicle.

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws a pass in the second half against the New York Giants in week 11 of the NFL at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on November 20, 2016. UPI

In addition to DUI-first offense, Cutler is charged with failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision and possession of a handgun-under the influence.

Cutler was released Thursday on $5,000 bond.

Cutler’s NFL career spanned from 2006-17.

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler complains about a hit to his head by an Atlanta Falcons defender. REUTERS

He was a first-round pick of the Broncos and played in Denver for three seasons, making the Pro Bowl in 2008, before playing eight years with the Bears.

In 2017, he was lured out of the Fox Sports announce booth to join the Dolphins.

Cutler threw for more than 35,000 yards in his NFL career, with 227 touchdown passes and 160 interceptions.

He was previously married to former MTV star Kristin Cavallari.