Six charges preceded Rex Ryan’s ESPN return for NFL analysis the same week as his arrest in a driving incident

Ryan returns to ESPN

Ryan was back on ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” ahead of the NFL’s Week 10 games. His appearance came days after he was arrested on six charges stemming from an alleged hit-and-run driving incident in Nashville.

He discussed football on the program but did not speak about the incident or his arrest. Ryan is a former New York Jets head coach and an ESPN analyst.

Network leaves room for review

An ESPN source told OutKick that the network’s decision was based on several factors, including information gathered and conversations held after it learned of the incident. The source said the decision was not made blindly. The source also said the situation remained active and that new information could lead ESPN to reconsider its decision.

Man describes alleged collision

Holland told the California Post that Ryan’s pickup truck struck his feet and his wife’s foot and leg as they crossed a street. Holland said Ryan did not stop, but the couple caught up with him at a stoplight moments later.

Holland said Ryan “almost killed” him and his wife. He also said he photographed injuries he attributed to the incident. These are Holland’s claims; the report does not provide Ryan’s response.