Jay Cutler is a former American football quarterback who played in the NFL for 12 years. Jay spent most of his career with the Chicago Bears, setting records for passing yards, touchdowns, and completions.
Cutler played college football at Vanderbilt and was named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Year. In 2006, the Denver Broncos picked him in the first round of the NFL draft. He earned Pro Bowl honors in 2008 before being traded to the Bears in 2009. His best season came in 2010 when he led the Bears to a division title and the NFC Championship Game. In 2019, Cutler was named one of the 100 greatest Bears ever. 1imdb
Jay Cutler Biography
Jay Cutler was born on April 29, 1983, in Santa Claus, Indiana, USA, and he is 41 years old as of 2024. His birthname is Jay Christopher Cutler and he is an American citizen who is of White descent. His height is around 6′ 3″ inches. 2famousbirthdays Â
Jay Cutler College Career
Jay Cutler attended Vanderbilt University, where he started all 45 games he played as the quarterback. Despite the team struggling overall with an 11–35 record, Cutler set a freshman record for rushing yards and touchdowns and earned All-SEC freshman honors. His best season came in 2005, when he passed for over 3,000 yards, 21 touchdowns, and earned SEC Offensive Player of the Year.
Jay also helped Vanderbilt nearly beat the 13th-ranked Florida Gators in a double-overtime thriller. By the time he graduated, Cutler held several school records for passing yards, touchdowns, completions, and total offense. He was also a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and graduated with a degree in human and organizational development. In 2016, he was inducted into the Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame.
His team won the 3A state championship in his senior year, beating Zionsville in overtime, with Cutler playing a key role in a trick play that led to a touchdown. He was named first-team All-State in football and also excelled in basketball and baseball, earning honors in both sports. As a child, Cutler was a fan of the Chicago Bears.
Jay Cutler Family & Parents
Jay keeps his father’s and mother’s identity private.Â
Jay Cutler’s Wife & children
Jay Cutler started dating Kristin Cavallari in September 2010 and they got engaged in April 2011. Although they called off the engagement in July in November they were together again. The couple married on June 7, 2013, and have three children together.
In April 2020, Cutler and Cavallari announced their divorce and showed that they had separated. The divorce was delayed due to financial disagreements but was finalized in June 2022. 3imdbÂ
Jay Cutler’s Career Journey & Charitable Works
On August 3, 2017, the Miami Dolphins’ quarterback Ryan Tannehill suffered an injury. The team reached out to Jay who had retired, and on August 7, Cutler signed a one-year, $10 million contract.
In Week 2, Cutler helped the Dolphins win their first game against the Los Angeles Chargers and completed 24 of 33 passes for 230 yards and a touchdown. In Week 7, he suffered cracked ribs and missed the following game but returned in Week 9.
In Week 11, he suffered a concussion and missed the next game. One of his best games came against the New England Patriots, where he threw three touchdowns, leading the Dolphins to an upset win.
Jay finished the 2017 season with 2,666 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions in 14 starts. After the season, Cutler said he would only continue playing if he could be a starter. Although the Dolphins didn’t make the playoffs, his teammates praised him, with receiver Kenny Stills calling him “a good man” and appreciating their time playing together.
Jay Cutler volunteers with Vanderbilt’s “Best Buddies” program, helping young people with developmental disabilities. In 2007, he started the Jay Cutler Foundation, which works with Mile High United Way to support at-risk youth in finishing high school.
In 2008, Cutler was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and requires daily insulin. He is responding well to treatment and works with a group called Dedicated to Diabetes to raise awareness.
In 2009, Cutler partnered with Eli Lilly for a campaign called “Touchdowns For Diabetes.” For every touchdown he threw, 1,000 dollars was donated to send a child with diabetes to camp. For every completed pass, 100 dollars was added to the fund. In 2012, Cutler visited a school in Chicago to talk about diabetes awareness. 4wikipedia
Jay Cutler’s Net Worth
Jay Cutler, the retired quarterback has an estimated net worth of 30 million US Dollars. He earned 48 million dollars from his first six-year contract with the Broncos.
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