Former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan was arrested in Nashville on Wednesday, according to a report from USA TODAY's Jets Wire. The arrest was reported by Nick Wojton on November 11, 2026.
Ryan, 63, served as the Jets' head coach from 2009 to 2014, leading the team to two consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances in his first two seasons. He later coached the Buffalo Bills from 2015 to 2016 before transitioning to a career as an NFL analyst for ESPN.
Details regarding the circumstances of the arrest and any charges filed were not immediately available. Nashville police have not released an official statement on the matter.
