Kristin Cavallari’s Ex, Former NFL QB Jay Cutler, Jailed in Tennessee After Guilty Plea in DUI Case
In a stunning turn of events, Jay Cutler, former NFL star and ex-husband of reality‐TV personality Kristin Cavallari, has been jailed in Tennessee after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor DUI charge. What began as a late‐2024 traffic incident has culminated in legal consequences that are now thrusting the former couple back into public scrutiny.
The Arrest That Sparked It All
The incident dates to October 2024 in Franklin, Tennessee, where police say Cutler rear-ended another vehicle. Responding officers reported that Cutler showed signs of intoxication—bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and the smell of alcohol. He refused field sobriety tests, and a blood sample was later obtained via a search warrant.
During the search of his vehicle, authorities discovered firearms, including a loaded handgun. The gun-possession charge, however, was later dropped after Cutler forfeited the weapon as part of the plea deal.
The Sentence: Jail, Fines, Probation
In late August 2025, Cutler accepted a plea agreement, pleading guilty to one count of misdemeanor DUI.
Under the deal, he was sentenced to four days in jail, $350 in fines, and one year of supervised probation. Additionally, he’s been ordered to attend a DUI safety class and surrender his Tennessee driving privileges for a year.
Cutler reported to Williamson County Jail in Tennessee on Monday morning to begin serving his sentence.
The Fallout & Public Reaction
While Cutler’s legal troubles re-ignite public focus on his personal life, Kristin Cavallari has largely remained composed in her public commentary. After the arrest, she addressed it briefly on her podcast, Let’s Be Honest, stating:
“I do, of course, wish Jay nothing but the best, and I do hope that he gets the help that he needs.”
She clarified that she would not elaborate further at that time.
The exes—who share three children (Camden, Jaxon, and Saylor)—divorced following a public split first announced in 2020 and finalized in 2022.
In recent months, tensions have flared over financial claims. Kristin had publicly stated she “didn’t get any money” from the divorce settlement, prompting Cutler to push back. On his podcast Take It Outside, he described her claim as “borderline slander” and disputed the notion that she walked away empty-handed.
What It Means & What Comes Next
For Jay Cutler, these legal consequences represent a notable fall from public grace, particularly given his prior image as a disciplined athlete turned media personality. The dropped gun charge softens his legal exposure, but the DUI conviction and jail time remain serious stains.
For Kristin Cavallari and their children, the story is more personal. While Kristin has expressed a desire to maintain peace and distance from public drama, news of her ex’s incarceration inevitably reopens conversations about accountability, co-parenting, and public image.
As of now, Cutler has begun serving the four-day sentence, and media outlets await further details about his compliance with probation requirements, public statements, or appeals. If you like, I can also craft a short social media teaser, or alternative headline variants. Do you want me to put that together?
