Rex Ryan Arrested After Allegedly Striking Pedestrians

Former NFL coach Rex Ryan, who led the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills, was arrested in Nashville for allegedly hitting two pedestrians with his pickup truck. According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Ryan, age 63, turned himself in on Wednesday morning in connection to an incident on November 5.

Ryan faces six misdemeanor charges after an altercation on Broadway, Nashville’s popular downtown street. He was released on a $6,000 bond pending trial. Police reports indicate that two pedestrians were crossing with a walk signal when Ryan’s truck made a right turn from 4th Avenue and drove over their feet, injuring one person’s leg.

The driver did not stop, prompting the pedestrians to confront him at a traffic light at Broadway and Rep. John Lewis Way. Ryan allegedly exited the vehicle, argued with them, and drove off without providing his information. Photos of the truck’s license plate helped police identify Ryan.

The court records list charges against Ryan, including leaving the scene of an accident and failure to provide information or aid. His trial is scheduled for next month. Ryan has not issued a public statement regarding the incident.

ESPN, Ryan’s employer since 2017, acknowledged they are aware of the situation but did not comment on any implications for his role as an NFL analyst. Ryan appeared on ESPN’s ‘Get Up’ recently.

Rex Ryan is a Nashville resident and became well-known in the NFL after being hired by the Jets in 2009. He previously served as the Baltimore Ravens’ defensive coordinator and led the Jets to two consecutive AFC Championship Games. The team lost to the Indianapolis Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Ryan’s regular-season record with the Jets was 46-50 over six years. After being fired following a 4-12 finish in 2014, he quickly joined the Bills but was released after compiling a 15-16 record, leaving the NFL in 2016. His postseason coaching record is 4-2.