Former Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan was arrested Wednesday in Nashville after authorities say he was involved in a traffic incident that left two pedestrians injured.
The Tennessean reported that the 63-year-old turned himself in to Nashville police after a warrant had been issued for his arrest. According to the police report, Ryan was driving in Nashville just before midnight on November 5 when he made a right turn and 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 allegedly got out of his truck and an argument broke out. Ryan then returned to his vehicle and drove off without giving the alleged victims any information, according to the accusations.
The two individuals later reported Ryan and his truck 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.
Neither Ryan nor ESPN had commented on the arrest or the allegations as of publication.
Ryan spent nearly two seasons as Buffalo’s head coach after being hired in January 2015 on a five-year contract. The Bills went 8-8 in his first season and missed the playoffs for the 16th straight year. His second season turned turbulent quickly, with Buffalo opening 0-2 and beginning to dismiss staff, including offensive coordinator Greg Roman.
The season ended with a 7-8 mark after a Christmas Eve overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins, and Ryan was fired three days later. He finished his Bills tenure with a 15-16 record, and that was his final NFL head-coaching job.
Since then, Ryan has worked as an analyst for ESPN, appearing on programs including Get Up and Sunday NFL Countdown.
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