Former NFL coach Rex Ryan’s alleged hit-and-run caught on digicam

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By Linda Ikeji
12 November 2026, 10:09 pm

Former NFL head coach and ESPN analyst Rex Ryan was arrested on Wednesday after surrendering to Nashville authorities over an alleged hit-and-run involving two pedestrians. His attorneys stated he faces misdemeanour prices and was launched with out having to publish bond.

According to an arrest warrant obtained by TMZ, the pedestrians had been crossing at an intersection simply earlier than midnight final Thursday when Ryan allegedly drove his pickup truck over their toes. Police stated Ryan received out of the truck and argued with the pair earlier than getting again in and driving away.

Police stated Ryan gave the pedestrians his identify and that they photographed the truck’s licence plate earlier than he left. Investigators used the plate quantity and car registration data to determine him. Police stated the incident was captured on digicam.

The truck’s tyres left black scuff marks on each pedestrians’ footwear, police stated. One of them, a lady, additionally suffered a scratch after the truck struck her leg.

Ryan beforehand coached the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. “We are aware and are in touch with Rex,” ESPN Communications stated in an announcement. Ryan’s Nashville attorneys, David and Ben Raybin, stated he had cooperated with police and would proceed to take action.

“Coach Ryan immediately surrendered to authorities upon learning of the misdemeanor charges and was released without being required to post bond,” they stated. “From the outset, Coach Ryan has been fully cooperative with law enforcement, and he intends to remain fully cooperative as this matter moves forward. Because this case is in its early stages, we currently have limited information regarding the allegations. We will conduct a thorough investigation and address the facts through the appropriate legal process.”