Rex Ryan Could Be Facing Serious Jail Time As More Details Emerge From His Arrest
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Former NFL coach and ESPN analyst Rex Ryan surrendered to police in Nashville, Tennessee, this week.
Ryan turned himself in to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department on Wednesday following an incident that occurred downtown near Fourth Avenue and Broadway.
Last week, Ryan was driving his pickup truck and allegedly made a right turn on a walk signal. Consequently, he ran over the feet of two pedestrians and made contact with one person’s leg, causing minor injuries.
He proceeded to make things even worse after that.
What Sentence Could Rex Ryan Get in Nashville?
According to police and reports from TMZ, Ryan continued driving before stopping at a red light. When the victims flagged him down, he briefly got out to argue with them before driving away. Additionally, he did not exchange any information. People who were there photographed Ryan and his license plate, leading to a warrant.
He faces six misdemeanor counts:
- 2 counts of leaving the scene of an accident
- 2 counts of failure to give information or render aid
- 2 counts of failure to obey a traffic control signal
Leaving the Scene of an Accident is classified as a Class A misdemeanor under Tennessee Code § 55-10-102. Maximum penalty per count: Up to 11 months and 29 days in jail.
Failure to Give Information or Render Aid is classified under Tennessee Code § 55-10-103. Rex Ryan could get up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine per count.
Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Signal is classified as a Class C misdemeanor under Tennessee Code § 55-8-109 and § 55-8-110. That maximum penalty goes up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $50.
His bond was set at $6,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on December 18, 2026.
