Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler walked free from a Tennessee jail one day ahead of schedule after completing his sentence for driving under the influence.

Cutler served three days in Williamson County jail before his Wednesday release, concluding a four-day sentence stemming from a misdemeanor DUI conviction, according to Fox News. The former Chicago Bears signal-caller entered the facility Monday as part of a plea agreement that resolved multiple charges from his October arrest.

The plea deal dismissed several weapon possession charges against the retired quarterback. Cutler was required to surrender his firearms as part of the negotiated settlement with prosecutors.

October Arrest Details Emerge

Cutler was arrested in October after allegedly striking another vehicle from behind in Franklin, Tennessee. Police officers responding to the collision reported that the former quarterback exhibited signs of impairment during their investigation.

Responding officers noted that Cutler was slurring his speech when they encountered him at the scene. The retired NFL player refused to participate in field sobriety tests administered by law enforcement personnel.

Authorities obtained a warrant to collect a blood sample from Cutler at a local hospital. The blood test was conducted to determine his level of impairment at the time of the incident.

Weapons Found During Investigation

Police discovered multiple firearms in Cutler's vehicle during their investigation of the traffic collision. Officers found both a rifle and a loaded pistol stored in the center console of his truck.

The weapons discovery led to additional charges beyond the initial DUI allegation. Cutler faced possession of a handgun while under the influence, among other firearm-related counts.

The plea agreement eliminated all weapon possession charges against the former quarterback. Prosecutors agreed to dismiss these counts in exchange for Cutler's guilty plea to the DUI charge.

Legal Consequences and Requirements

Cutler pleaded guilty last month to one count of driving under the influence in a Tennessee courtroom. The plea deal dismissed charge,s including failure to exercise due care to avoid collision, implied consent violations, and handgun possession while intoxicated.

His sentence extends beyond the completed jail time with several ongoing requirements. Cutler must attend a DUI safety education class and complete one year of unsupervised probation.

Additional penalties include revocation of his driver's license and payment of a $350 fine. These requirements represent the continuing legal consequences of his October arrest and subsequent conviction.

NFL Career Highlights and Statistics

Cutler began his professional career with the Denver Broncos, playing 37 games from 2006 to 2008. He then transferred to the Chicago Bears, where he spent the majority of his 12-year NFL tenure.

During his time with Chicago, Cutler accumulated 23,443 passing yards and 154 touchdowns across 102 regular-season appearances. The Bears qualified for the playoffs once during his tenure with the franchise in 2010.

Cutler concluded his NFL career in 2017 with the Miami Dolphins after a successful professional run. He finished with 35,133 total passing yards and 160 touchdowns over 153 career games spanning more than a decade in professional football.