Former Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan was arrested in Nashville on Wednesday after a warrant was issued in connection with an alleged traffic incident that left two people injured.
The Tennessean reported that the 63-year-old turned himself in to Nashville police. According to the police report, Ryan was driving in Nashville just before midnight on November 5 when he made a right turn and allegedly ran over the feet of two people walking in the street.
The report says Ryan kept going after the incident. The two people were able to catch up to him at a red light, where Ryan reportedly got out of his truck and an argument followed.
He then allegedly drove off without giving them any information. The pair later reported Ryan and his vehicle to police, which led to the warrant.
Ryan has been charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of failing to give information or render aid, and two counts of failing to obey traffic signals. Bond was set at $6,000.
As of publication, neither Ryan nor ESPN had commented on the arrest or the allegations.
Ryan coached the Bills for nearly two seasons after being hired in January 2015 on a five-year deal. Buffalo went 8-8 in his first year and missed the playoffs for the 16th straight season. The second year unraveled quickly, with the team starting 0-2 and making staff changes, including the firing of offensive coordinator Greg Roman.
The Bills later dropped to 7-8 after an overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins on Christmas Eve. Ryan was dismissed three days later, finishing his Buffalo tenure with a 15-16 record.
That was his final NFL head-coaching stop. Since then, he has worked as an analyst for ESPN, appearing on shows including Get Up and Sunday NFL Countdown.
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