Rex Ryan Set to Appear on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown Days After Arrest
ESPN plans Sunday appearance
The network had earlier said it was aware of the arrest and was in touch with Ryan. The 63-year-old has worked as an ESPN analyst since 2017 and also frequently appears on Get Up.
Police describe traffic incident
Nashville police said two pedestrians were crossing Broadway Street with a walk signal when Ryan turned right. Police allege his pickup ran over both people’s feet and made contact with one person’s leg.
According to police, the pedestrians caught up with Ryan at a red light after he continued driving. They said he got out to argue with them, returned to the truck and drove away.
Six misdemeanor counts
Ryan faces six misdemeanors: two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of failing to provide information or render aid, and two counts of failing to obey a traffic control signal. Before joining ESPN, Ryan coached the New York Jets from 2009 to 2014 and the Buffalo Bills from 2015 to 2016. He appears on Sunday NFL Countdown with Mike Greenberg, Randy Moss, Alex Smith, Tedy Bruschi and Adam Schefter.
Key points
- ESPN said Ryan remains scheduled for Sunday NFL Countdown at 10 a.m. ET.
- Police allege Ryan’s truck struck two pedestrians’ feet on Broadway Street earlier this month.
- Ryan faces six misdemeanor counts tied to the incident.
- Ryan has been an ESPN analyst since 2017.