Former NFL Coach Rex Ryan Faces Charges After Alleged Pedestrian Incident in Nashville
Former NFL coach Rex Ryan is facing misdemeanor charges in Nashville after his truck allegedly struck two pedestrians downtown and he left the scene.

Knoxville, TN, November 11, 2026 —
Former National Football League (NFL) coach Rex Ryan is reportedly facing misdemeanor charges in Nashville, Tennessee. The charges stem from an alleged incident downtown where a truck, identified as belonging to Ryan, is said to have struck two pedestrians before leaving the scene.
Details surrounding the specific circumstances of the alleged incident remain limited. It is not yet clear when the event took place, the exact location downtown where the alleged collision occurred, or the identities of the two pedestrians who were reportedly struck. The severity of any injuries sustained by the pedestrians has also not been disclosed.
Authorities have indicated that Ryan is facing misdemeanor charges in connection with the event. Further information regarding the specific nature of these charges, the sequence of events leading to the alleged strike, and the circumstances under which Ryan is alleged to have left the scene were not immediately available.
The legal proceedings are in their early stages, and the Nashville Police Department is expected to release further details as the investigation progresses. Information regarding the contractor’s name, permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, or fine amounts, if applicable, was not provided in the available summary of the trend.
Story summarized from the original created by Caleb Wethington on www.wvlt.tv, see more information here.
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