Former NFL Coach Rex Ryan Arrested in Nashville
ESPN analyst and former NFL head coach Rex Ryan was arrested in Nashville after police allege he ran over the feet of two pedestrians.

Springfield Holyoke, MA, November 11, 2026 — Rex Ryan, an ESPN analyst and former head coach in the National Football League, was arrested in Nashville. According to police allegations, Ryan is accused of running over the feet of two pedestrians.
The incident leading to Ryan’s arrest reportedly occurred in Nashville. Law enforcement officials have stated that the former coach allegedly drove a vehicle over the feet of two individuals. Specific details regarding the date and time of the arrest were not immediately available. The names of the affected pedestrians have also not been publicly disclosed.
Ryan is widely known for his tenure as a head coach for the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills. Following his coaching career, he joined ESPN as a football analyst. The specific charges filed against Ryan have not been detailed beyond the allegation of striking the pedestrians with a vehicle.
Further information regarding the circumstances of the alleged incident, the condition of the pedestrians, or any statements from legal representatives for Ryan or ESPN was not provided at the time of this report. The Nashville Police Department has not released further details concerning the ongoing investigation or any subsequent legal proceedings.
Story summarized from the original created by Matt Connolly on www.masslive.com, see more information here.
Media gallery


