Last updated on: February 17, 2025
Jay Christopher Cutler, born April 29, 1983 in Santa Claus, Indiana, is a professional football player. He was raised in a family that loved sports. He was a huge Chicago Bears fan as a kid.
Quick Facts About Jay Cutler
| Full Name | Jay Christopher Cutler |
| Birthdate | April 29, 1983 |
| Age
Height |
41 years and 9 months old
1.91 m |
| Occupation | Former NFL Quarterback, TV Personality |
| Husband/Wife | Kristin Cavallari (m. 2013–div. 2020) |
| Education | Vanderbilt University (Human and Organizational Development) |
| Parents | Jack Cutler (Father), Sandy Cutler (Mother) |
| Siblings | Jenna Cutler |
| Children | Camden (2012), Jaxon (2014), Saylor (2015) |
| Net Worth | Estimated $30 million (as of 2025) |
| NFL Teams | Denver Broncos (2006–2008), Chicago Bears (2009–2016), Miami Dolphins (2017) |
| Pro Bowl | 2008 |
He attended Heritage Hills High School, located in Lincoln City. He played baseball, basketball and football at the school. He led his football squad to the 3A state title in his senior year. He was also selected to the first team all-state basketball.
Cutler attended Vanderbilt University after high school. Cutler played college football, and was one of the greatest quarterbacks in school’s history. He was named Southeastern Conference Offensive player of the year in 2005. He broke several school records including touchdowns and passing yards. In 2016, he received an induction into the Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame.
NFL Career
Cutler was selected by the Denver Broncos during the first round of 2006 NFL Draft. He spent three seasons playing for the Broncos. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2008.
Cutler was traded in 2009 to the Chicago Bears. Cutler played for the Chicago Bears for eight seasons. He broke franchise records in passing yards, touchdowns and completions. He led the Bears into an NFC Championship Game in 2010. In 2017, he spent his last NFL season playing with the Miami Dolphins after leaving the Bears. The Bears named him as one of the 100 greatest players in their history.
Marriage of Kristin Cavallari
Jay Cutler began dating reality TV star Kristin Cavallari in 2009. In 2011, they briefly got engaged, but then called off the engagement. They reconciled later that year. They got married in 2013.
Three children are born to a couple:
Camden Jack was born on August 8, 2012.
Jaxon Wyatt (born May 7, 2014)
Saylor James (born November 23, 2015)
From 2018 to 2020, the couple appeared on Cavallari’s reality show Very Cavallari. Their relationship was not without its challenges. They announced their divorce in April 2020. They said they had grown apart. Since then, the couple has co-parented.
READ ALSO: Kristin Cavallari Net worth, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Facts & More
Recent Legal Issues
Cutler was arrested in October 2024 for DUI and possessing a gun while under the influences. His arrest was in the news. Cavallari spoke later about it in her podcast. She said that she wished him luck but wouldn’t comment any further.
Other Jay Cutler, The Bodybuilder
It’s important to not confuse Jay Cutler the footballer with Jay Cutler the bodybuilder. The bodybuilder was born in 1973 and is a Mr. Olympia four-time winner. He is well known in the fitness world, but is not related with the former NFL quarterback.
