Former NFL head coach and current ESPN broadcaster Rex Ryan has surrendered to police in Nashville, Tennessee, and is facing six charges following an incident that left two pedestrians with minor injuries.
According to reports, Ryan allegedly struck both pedestrians with his truck while they were crossing Broadway from 4th Avenue shortly before midnight on November 5.
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Metro Nashville Police said the pedestrians had the right of way and were crossing with a walk signal when the incident occurred.
In a statement, police explained that the vehicle initially continued driving before stopping at a red light near Broadway and Representative John Lewis Way. The pedestrians then approached the truck and confronted the driver.
“The pedestrians said the vehicle kept going, but stopped for the red light at Broadway and Representative John Lewis Way where they waved down the driver,” police said. “They said he stepped out of the truck to argue with them, got back in, and drove away.”
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Ryan subsequently surrendered to authorities and now faces six charges related to the incident.
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Ryan facing six charges following Nashville incident
Former football coach and current ESPN analyst Rex Ryan looks on from the stage during the final day of the NFL Draft Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn.
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The former New York Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach has been charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of failure to give information or render aid, and two counts of failure to obey a traffic control signal.
His bond was reportedly set at $6,000, and he is scheduled to appear in a Nashville courtroom on December 18.
The incident has created an unexpected headline for Ryan, who has remained a recognizable personality in the NFL media landscape since transitioning into broadcasting.
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Ryan’s NFL coaching career
Sep 1, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan puts his arms up during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Lions win 31-0. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
After a brief stint with the Arizona Cardinals in 1999, Ryan began his coaching career in earnest with the Baltimore Ravens in 1999, serving as a defensive line coach and helping the organization win Super Bowl XXXV against the New York Giants.
He eventually became Baltimore’s defensive coordinator before landing his first head coaching opportunity with the franchise in 2008. Ryan later became head coach of the New York Jets, leading the team to consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances.
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After being dismissed by the Jets in December 2014, Ryan was hired by the Buffalo Bills. However, his tenure ended following a loss to the Miami Dolphins on Christmas Eve in 2016.
Ryan eventually joined ESPN as an NFL analyst, becoming a familiar face on the network’s football coverage. His upcoming court appearance will now put his off-field situation in the spotlight.
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