Jay Cutler

Cutler was born in Santa Claus, Indiana, in 1983. Cutler attended Heritage Hills High School in Lincoln City, Indiana.{{Cite web |last=Forde |first=Pat |author-link=Pat Forde |date=April 20, 2006 |title=Christmas in April for Cutler |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=2415795 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428210425/http://www.espn.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=2415795 |archive-date=April 28, 2019 |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}} He started three years as a quarterback for the Patriots football team, amassing a combined 26–1 record in his junior and senior years, including a perfect 15–0 during his senior year. Cutler and his team outscored opponents 746–85, including a 90–0 shutout at Pike Central. During his senior year, Cutler connected on 122 of 202 passes (60.4%) for 2,252 yards with 31 touchdowns, while rushing 65 times for 493 yards with 11 touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jay Cutler - Quarterback |url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=5907 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070703051721/http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=5907 |archive-date=July 3, 2007 |access-date=September 22, 2010 |website=Denver Broncos}} He also started at safety for three years, intercepting nine passes as a senior, 12th overall in the state. His team's perfect record during his senior year included the school's first 3A state championship, where Heritage Hills beat Zionsville in overtime, 27–24. The most notable play of the game occurred when Cutler lateraled the ball to the halfback, Cole Seifrig, who then passed it to Cutler who ran it into the end zone.{{Cite web |title=2000 Indiana high school finals |url=http://www.ihsaa.org/b-football/00Class3AFinals.htm |access-date=December 11, 2006 |website=IHSAA.org |archive-date=May 29, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060529223344/http://www.ihsaa.org/b-football/00Class3AFinals.htm |url-status=live }} Cutler also played strong safety in the state championship and made 19 tackles.{{Cite web |title=IHSAA State Box |url=http://www.ihsaa.org/Portals/0/boys%20sports/boys%20football/Box%20Scores/2000013ABoxScore.pdf |access-date=February 6, 2014 |website=ISHAA.org |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052945/http://www.ihsaa.org/Portals/0/boys%20sports/boys%20football/Box%20Scores/2000013ABoxScore.pdf |url-status=live }}

Cutler was named a first-team All-State selection by the Associated Press as a senior. In addition to playing football in high school, he was a first-team all-state selection in basketball, scoring 1,131 points;{{Cite web |title=North Spencer 1000 Point club. |url=https://hhqbclub.com/history/1000pointclub.html |access-date=October 16, 2022 |website=hhqbclub.com |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115001705/http://hhqbclub.com/history/1000pointclub.html |url-status=live }} he co-holds the school record for FGs made (16) in a game{{Cite web |title=Basketball Records |url=https://hhqbclub.com/history/basketballrecords.html |access-date=October 16, 2022 |website=hhqbclub.com |archive-date=June 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604130453/https://hhqbclub.com/history/basketballrecords.html |url-status=live }} and garnered honorable mention all-state accolades as a shortstop in baseball.

Cutler grew up as a Chicago Bears fan during his youth in Indiana.{{Cite web |last=Drehs |first=Wayne |date=May 21, 2009 |title=Cutler feeling love during honeymoon |url=https://www.espn.com/columns/story?columnist=drehs_wayne&id=4192431 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818010809/https://www.espn.com/columns/story?columnist=drehs_wayne&id=4192431 |url-status=live }}

Cutler attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.{{Cite web |title=Jay Cutler College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jay-cutler-1.html |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330075723/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jay-cutler-1.html |url-status=live }} He redshirted in his 2001 freshman season and subsequently started all 45 career games that he played for the Commodores, the most starts by a quarterback in school history. He did not miss a game in college due to injury. The Commodores were 11–35 during his tenure, including going 5–27 versus the SEC.{{Cite web |title=Vanderbilt Commodores Football Record By Year |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/vanderbilt/ |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |archive-date=March 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310042229/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/vanderbilt/ |url-status=live }} In 2002, Cutler set the school record for touchdowns and rushing yards by a freshman and rushed for more yards than any other Southeastern Conference quarterback that year. The Associated Press honored him with a first team freshman All-SEC selection. In 2004, as a junior, Cutler completed 61.0 percent of his passes, setting a school record, while throwing for 1,844 yards with 10 touchdowns and a career-low five interceptions.

The 2005 season, Cutler's final year of play at Vanderbilt, was his most successful. As an 11-game starter, he completed 273 of 462 passes (59.1%) for 3,073 yards and threw 21 touchdowns and nine interceptions, as he became the first Commodore to win the SEC Offensive Player of the Year (coaches and media) since 1967.{{Cite web |title=SEC Offensive Player of the Year Winners |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/sec-opoy.html |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601013043/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/sec-opoy.html |url-status=live }} With his senior-season performance, Cutler became the second Commodore to throw for more than 3,000 yards in a season, while his 273 completions and 21 touchdowns ranked second on the school's single-season list. He led the Commodores to victories over Wake Forest, Arkansas, Ole Miss, Richmond and Tennessee.{{Cite web |title=Vanderbilt at Wake Forest Box Score, September 1, 2005 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-09-01-wake-forest.html |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330013111/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-09-01-wake-forest.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Vanderbilt at Arkansas Box Score, September 10, 2005 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-09-10-arkansas.html |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330012612/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-09-10-arkansas.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Ole Miss at Vanderbilt Box Score, September 17, 2005 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-09-17-vanderbilt.html |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330012923/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-09-17-vanderbilt.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Vanderbilt at Tennessee Box Score, November 19, 2005 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-11-19-tennessee.html |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318120834/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-11-19-tennessee.html |url-status=live }} The Commodores also scored the second most points ever (42) laid upon the Florida Gators at their current home field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Vanderbilt nearly upset the 13th-ranked Gators before falling 49–42 in the second overtime after a controversial excessive celebration call prevented the Commodores from going for 2 at the end of regulation.{{Cite web |title=Vanderbilt at Florida Box Score, November 5, 2005 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-11-05-florida.html |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330013206/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-11-05-florida.html |url-status=live }} Reflecting on Cutler's college career, former Denver Broncos safety John Lynch said, "If this guy can take a bunch of future doctors and lawyers and have them competing against the Florida Gators, this guy is a stud."{{Cite news |last=Battista |first=Judy |date=December 31, 2006 |title=With Eye on Playoffs, Broncos Turn to Cutler |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/31/sports/football/31broncos.html?_r=1&oref=slogin |access-date=December 31, 2006 |archive-date=April 25, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090425123403/http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/31/sports/football/31broncos.html?_r=1&oref=slogin |url-status=live }}

Cutler ended his career by leading Vanderbilt past Tennessee, 28–24, their first over the Volunteers since 1982 (the year before Cutler was born) and the first in Knoxville since 1975.{{Cite web |title=Football History | date=May 26, 2004 |url=http://vanderbilt.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1087&CID=300031 |access-date=November 26, 2006 |publisher=VandySports.com (Rivals.com network) |archive-date=December 30, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061230121845/http://vanderbilt.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1087&CID=300031 |url-status=live }} Cutler passed for three touchdowns and 315 yards, becoming the first quarterback in school history to record four consecutive 300-yard passing performances. Cutler's final play in college was the game-winning and streak-ending touchdown pass to teammate Earl Bennett against Tennessee. A finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (nation's top senior quarterback), Cutler was a first-team All-SEC pick by the league's coaches and led the conference with a school-record 3,288 yards of total offense.{{Cite web |title=2005 Southeastern Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/sec/2005-leaders.html |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330013200/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/sec/2005-leaders.html |url-status=live }}

While at Vanderbilt, Cutler was a three-year captain and four-year starter, setting school career records for total offense (9,953 yards), touchdown passes (59), passing yards (8,697), pass completions (710), pass attempts (1,242), and combined touchdowns (76).{{Cite web |title=Vanderbilt Commodores Passing |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/vanderbilt/passing.html |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235338/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/vanderbilt/passing.html |url-status=live }}

Cutler graduated from Vanderbilt in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in human and organizational development. In 2016, Cutler was inducted into the Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame.[https://vucommodores.com/jay-cutler-inducted-into-vanderbilt-athletics-hall-of-fame/ Jay Cutler Inducted into Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame]. vucommodores.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.

• The Sporting News third-team freshman All-American (2002)
• Associated Press first-team freshman All-SEC (2002)
• First-team All-SEC (2005)
• SEC Offensive Player of the Year (2005)
• Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award finalist (2005)
• Maxwell Award Semifinalist (2005)
• Davey O'Brien Award Finalist (2005)
• Manning Award Finalist (2005)
• Sammy Baugh Trophy Finalist (2005)
• Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame (2016)

Vanderbilt University school career records:

• Total offense: 9,953
• Combined touchdowns: 76

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Cutler was ranked by many experts as the third-best quarterback prospect in the 2006 NFL draft after Matt Leinart of USC and Vince Young of Texas. ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Ron Jaworski tabbed him as the best quarterback available in the draft, and some scouts believed he had better arm strength than Young and Leinart comparing him to Brett Favre for his gunslinger attitude.{{Cite web |last=Sando |first=Mike |date=October 28, 2007 |title=To win big, Broncos must add to Cutler supporting cast |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=sando_mike&id=3084020 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818131409/https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=sando_mike&id=3084020 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=February 28, 2006 |title=Cutler's stock continues to skyrocket |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/draft/2006-02-28-cutler-stock_x.htm |access-date=September 22, 2010 |website=USA Today |archive-date=February 11, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211191213/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/draft/2006-02-28-cutler-stock_x.htm |url-status=live }} At the 2006 NFL Scouting Combine, Cutler completed 23 repetitions of a 225-pound bench press (more than some linemen) and ran a 40-yard dash in 4.77 seconds.

Cutler was selected, with the 11th pick of the first round of the draft by the Denver Broncos, who traded their 1st and 3rd round picks to the St. Louis Rams to move up.{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/draft.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103045630/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/draft.htm |url-status=live }} Many believed Cutler was chosen by the Broncos due to the lackluster performance in the previous season's AFC Championship Game of Jake Plummer.{{Cite web |last=Cole |first=Jason |date=May 1, 2006 |title=Opinion: Broncos put Plummer in tough predicament |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12568906/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060616130331/http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12568906/ |archive-date=June 16, 2006 |access-date=September 22, 2010 |website=MSNBC}} After the pick by Denver, Cutler said, "We had no warning. I think I knew about 15 seconds before everyone else did."{{Cite news |date=April 29, 2006 |title=2006 NFL Draft – Broncos move up in draft to pick quarterback |publisher=Sports Illustrated on CNN |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/specials/draft/2006/04/29/bc.fbn.broncosdraft.ap/ |access-date=September 22, 2010 |archive-date=September 22, 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130922040236/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/specials/draft/2006/04/29/bc.fbn.broncosdraft.ap/ |url-status=dead }} Cutler, as predicted by most, was the third quarterback chosen, after Young (3rd overall) and Leinart (10th). He is the third first-round pick to come from Vanderbilt, preceded by Will Wolford and Bill Wade. On July 27, 2006, Cutler agreed to terms on a six-year $48 million contract, which included $11 million in bonuses.{{Cite web |last=Pasquarelli |first=Len |author-link=Len Pasquarelli |date=July 28, 2006 |title=QB Cutler agrees to six-year deal with Broncos |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2532044 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818132928/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2532044 |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}

After a strong training camp in 2006, Cutler was promoted from third to second on the Broncos' quarterback depth chart ahead of Bradlee Van Pelt. He passed for more yards than any other rookie in the preseason.

On November 27, head coach Mike Shanahan officially announced that Cutler would replace Jake Plummer as starting quarterback despite a 7–4 record because, "I think he gives us the best chance to win now."{{Cite web |last=Williamson |first=Bill |date=November 27, 2006 |title=Cutler's promotion official |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2006/11/27/cutlers-promotion-official/ |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=Denver Post |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614150842/https://www.denverpost.com/2006/11/27/cutlers-promotion-official/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Mason |first=Andrew |date=November 27, 2006 |title=Cutler to Start |url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334&storyID=6292 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061129040145/http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334&storyID=6292 |archive-date=November 29, 2006 |access-date=November 27, 2006 |website=Denver Broncos }} The controversial decision capped weeks of speculation and rumors about Cutler's impending promotion to a starting role.{{Cite news |last=Organ |first=Mike |date=October 27, 2006 |title=False start: Shanahan rips Cutler debut report |work=The Tennessean |url=http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061027/SPORTS11/610270421/0/SPORTS01 |access-date=November 4, 2006}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010}}

Cutler took his first NFL snap on December 3 (Week 13), and, after some initial jitters (0–3 with sack and fumble), completed his first touchdown to tight end Stephen Alexander in the second quarter.{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2006 |title=Hawks edge Broncos behind Brown's game-winning FG |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=261203007 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818133725/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=261203007 |url-status=dead }} In the fourth quarter, he threw a memorable 71-yard touchdown to fellow-rookie Brandon Marshall to tie the game 20–20. It was one of the longest touchdown passes for a debut in NFL history and was also the second-longest pass play between two rookies in Broncos history. He also had two interceptions and took three sacks in the loss.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos - December 3rd, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612030den.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065708/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612030den.htm |url-status=live }}

On December 10, in a road loss against the San Diego Chargers, Cutler connected with tight end Tony Scheffler for two touchdowns in a span of 48 seconds, which is tied for fastest in league history that two rookies produced a pair of scoring passes.

Cutler's first win came in his third start on December 17, which was a 37–20 road victory over the Arizona Cardinals.{{Cite web |date=December 17, 2006 |title=Broncos' Cutler outduels Cards' Leinart in rookie battle |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=261217022 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614172318/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=261217022 |url-status=dead }} He finished the game 21-of-31 with 261 yards, two touchdowns, an interception, and a QB rating of 101.7, the highest for a Broncos' rookie since John Elway in 1983. One touchdown traveled 65 yards in the air, and was recorded as a 54-yard touchdown to Javon Walker on the Broncos' third play of the game. Shanahan said to the media, "You saw what he could do today. It doesn't take a genius out there to figure out this guy is very composed, can make all the throws and plays with a lot of confidence."{{Cite web |last=Baum |first=Bob |date=December 15, 2006 |title=Denver 37, Arizona 20 |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20061217022 |access-date=December 15, 2006 |website=Yahoo! Sports |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=January 18, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070118104249/http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20061217022 |url-status=live }}

Cutler then led the Broncos to a Christmas Eve win over the Cincinnati Bengals, 24–23, in his fourth start on the season.{{Cite web |date=December 24, 2006 |title=Muffed extra point costs Bengals shot at clinching |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=261224007 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |publisher=ESPN |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614152245/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=261224007 |url-status=dead }} He went 12-of-23 with 179 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He also directed the Broncos on a 99-yard drive in the third quarter that culminated on a Mike Bell two-yard touchdown run. As a result of the two passing touchdowns in the game against the Bengals, Cutler became the first rookie QB in NFL history to throw for at least two touchdowns in each of his first four games played. He also became the second rookie in league history (fifth player overall) to throw at least two touchdown passes in each of his first four starts.{{Cite news |last=Rasizer |first=Lee |date=December 27, 2006 |title=Cutler's calm catching |work=Rocky Mountain News |url=http://www.insidedenver.com/drmn/nfl/article/0,2777,DRMN_23918_5237764,00.html |access-date=December 27, 2006}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010}}

The Broncos' quest to clinch a playoff berth came up short in the final game of the season when they fell at home, 26–23, in overtime to the San Francisco 49ers. The loss dropped the Broncos to 9–7 overall and 4–4 at home. Despite sustaining a concussion in the first half, Cutler finished 21 of 32 with 230 yards and a touchdown and led Denver on a game-tying touchdown drive in the closing minutes of regulation to force overtime.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Denver Broncos - December 31st, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612310den.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115220211/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612310den.htm |url-status=live }}

In five games, Cutler finished with a record of 2–3 and went 81-of-137 for 1,001 yards, nine touchdowns, and five interceptions, earning a franchise rookie record passer rating of 88.5.{{Cite web |title=Jay Cutler 2006 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00/gamelog/2006/ |access-date=October 16, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125222445/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00/gamelog/2006/ |url-status=live }} He posted the second-highest touchdown percentage (6.6) and third-highest TD-to-INT ratio (1.8) among NFL rookies since 1970 with at least 125 passing attempts.

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The 2007 NFL season marked Cutler's first full season as the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos. In the first game of the season against the Buffalo Bills, Cutler led Denver to a comeback win on a 12-play, 42-yard drive culminating in a Jason Elam 42-yard field goal as time expired. Cutler's pass attempts (39), completions (23), and yards (304) for the game were career-highs at the time. He led Denver to their second straight comeback win the next week in the home opener against the Oakland Raiders. Late in regulation, Cutler moved the team 78 yards in 15 plays for the game-tying field goal with 2:18 remaining. The game went into overtime, where he engineered a 52-yard drive that led to another game-winning field goal by Elam. Cutler had a touchdown pass during the game, making him the first Broncos passer to begin his Broncos career with at least one touchdown pass in his first seven starts. The streak reached nine games through losses to Jacksonville and Indianapolis (which featured his first career rushing touchdown), but ended with a 41–3 home loss to the San Diego Chargers in the fifth game of the season.

After the bye week in Week 6, the 2-3 Broncos beat the 4–1 Pittsburgh Steelers, 31–28. Cutler had a QB rating of 106.7 and career highs of 75.9% passes completed, three touchdown passes, 41 rushing yards (including a long run of 31 yards), earning NBC Sunday Night Football's Horse Trailer Player of the Game (with Elam).{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos - October 21st, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200710210den.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235415/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200710210den.htm |url-status=live }} Cutler finally had an interception-free game in his 12th start against the 6–1 Green Bay Packers, in which he drove 89-yards for a game-tying field goal in the last 2:27 of regulation, before losing in overtime, 19–13, on Green Bay's first play from scrimmage.{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos - October 29th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200710290den.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235324/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200710290den.htm |url-status=live }} In week 8, Cutler had just four attempts against the Detroit Lions before leaving with a leg injury; backup Patrick Ramsey floundered in a 44–7 loss. Cutler returned the next week in a 27–11 victory at Kansas City.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs - November 11th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200711110kan.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235539/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200711110kan.htm |url-status=live }}

In Week 10, the 4-5 Broncos faced the 6-3 Tennessee Titans (and fellow 2006 draftee Vince Young for the first time) in a MNF game.{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2007 |title=Four TDs of 40-plus yards power Broncos |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271119007 |access-date=September 22, 2010 |publisher=ESPN |archive-date=March 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305114744/http://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271119007 |url-status=dead }} Cutler posted a career-second-best 137.0 passer rating in a 34–20 victory.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos - November 19th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200711190den.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235541/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200711190den.htm |url-status=live }} He was the first Broncos quarterback since Elway in 1995 to throw two 40+ yard touchdowns in a game (of the team's franchise-record four 40+ yard touchdowns that night), and the 5–5 Broncos moved into a tie with San Diego atop the AFC West. However, the Broncos won only one of the next five games, a 41–7 Chiefs blowout. In that game, Cutler passed for four touchdowns and a then-career-best rating of 141.0.{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2007 |title=Cutler tosses career-high four TDs as Broncos crush Chiefs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271209007 |access-date=September 22, 2010 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=February 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215210436/http://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271209007 |url-status=dead }} But that bright spot came between two pairs of losses; in the four games Cutler had five interceptions, took 12 sacks, twice had a rating under 50.0, and culminated in 23–3 loss to San Diego that eliminated the Broncos from the playoffs.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers - December 24th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712240sdg.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235522/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712240sdg.htm |url-status=live }} Cutler salvaged a 7–9 record with a 22–19 overtime win over Minnesota, eliminating them as well.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos - December 30th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712300den.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235409/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712300den.htm |url-status=live }}

Denver missed the playoffs for a second straight year. Cutler started all 16 games, completing 297-of-467 passes (63.6%) for 3,497 yards, 20 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He was the NFL's 12th-ranked passer (88.1) and also had the tenth-most passing yards (3,497). Furthermore, Cutler was the league's ninth-best third-down passer, with a 92.1 passer rating (73-of-125 for 901 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions). It was the seventh most passing yards in Broncos history, and third-best completion percentage. Like his predecessor Plummer, Cutler showed mobility with 44 rushes for 205 yards (4.7 yards per carry) and a touchdown on the season.{{Cite web |title=Jay Cutler 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00/gamelog/2007/ |access-date=October 16, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125222144/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00/gamelog/2007/ |url-status=live }}

In late 2007, various experts suggested Cutler was the young quarterback most likely to reach the elite status along the lines of Peyton Manning and Tom Brady.{{Cite web |last=Sando |first=Mike |date=December 13, 2007 |title=In young QB market, Cutler hot, Eli Manning not |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=sando_mike&id=3142771 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818131413/https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=sando_mike&id=3142771 |url-status=live }} Cutler, Brandon Marshall, and Tony Scheffler went to Atlanta together to train and work on timing for the 2008 season.{{Cite web |last=Dillon |first=Dennis |date=August 15, 2012 |title=Real Insight. Real Fans. Real Conversations |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=353844 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090910070735/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2008-02-17/inside-dish-no-rest-broncos-trio |archive-date=September 10, 2009 |access-date=August 19, 2012 |website=Sporting News}}

Before the 2008 regular season began, Cutler and tight end Daniel Graham were voted offensive captains by Broncos teammates.{{Cite web |last=Bena |first=John |date=September 5, 2008 |title=Denver Broncos Name Captains For 2008 |url=https://www.milehighreport.com/2008/9/5/608366/denver-broncos-name-captai |access-date=October 16, 2022 |website=Mile High Report |language=en |archive-date=September 12, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080912041849/http://www.milehighreport.com/2008/9/5/608366/denver-broncos-name-captai |url-status=live}}

Cutler started the season with a 41–14 Monday Night Football victory over Oakland. He completed 16-of-24 passes for 300 yards and two touchdowns,{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2008 |title=Denver Broncos vs. Oakland Raiders – Recap – September 08, 2008 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=280908013 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=January 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113233327/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=280908013 |url-status=dead}}{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2008 |title=Marshall roots on his teammates in rout of Raiders |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/09/10/marshall-roots-on-his-teammates-in-rout-of-raiders/ |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=The Denver Post |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614150834/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/09/10/marshall-roots-on-his-teammates-in-rout-of-raiders/ |url-status=live}} The next week, Cutler and the Broncos defeated the San Diego Chargers in Denver, 39–38.{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2008 |title=San Diego Chargers vs. Denver Broncos – Recap – September 14, 2008 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=280914007 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614150837/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=280914007 |url-status=dead}} Cutler went 36-of-50, with 350 yards passing and a career-best-tying four touchdowns, including one to Eddie Royal on 4th and Goal with 0:24 left, followed by a game-winning two-point conversion again to Royal. This occurred one play after Cutler fumbled, but an inadvertent whistle by referee Ed Hochuli before the Chargers recovered gave the Broncos the ball back.{{Cite news |date=September 16, 2008 |title=NFL will lower Ed Hochuli's grade after blown call |work=USA Today |agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2008-09-15-hochuli_N.htm |access-date=December 13, 2008 |archive-date=December 17, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081217180605/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2008-09-15-hochuli_N.htm |url-status=live}} In Week 3, Cutler had 264 yards and two touchdowns in a 34–22 home win over New Orleans.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Denver Broncos - September 21st, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809210den.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065615/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809210den.htm |url-status=live}} Cutler threw two interceptions for the first time in the Broncos first defeat, 33–19 at Kansas City.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs - September 28th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809280kan.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235407/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809280kan.htm |url-status=live}} Despite this, he finished September first in the AFC in completions (102), passing yards (1,275), and attempts (157), second in yards per attempt (8.12), third in passing touchdowns (9) and quarterback rating (98.6), and fifth in completion percentage (65.0%), winning AFC Offensive Player of the Month honors for the first time in his career.{{Cite web |date=October 1, 2008 |title=Cutler Named AFC Offensive Player Of The Month |url=http://cbs4denver.com/broncos/broncos.chiefs.kansas.2.830488.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205043012/http://cbs4denver.com/broncos/broncos.chiefs.kansas.2.830488.html |archive-date=December 5, 2008 |access-date=September 22, 2010 |publisher=Cbs4denver.com}}

The Broncos edged Tampa Bay 16–13 behind Cutler's 23-of-34 performance with 227 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions.{{Cite web |date=October 5, 2008 |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Denver Broncos – Recap – October 05, 2008 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281005007 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818133808/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281005007 |url-status=dead}} The Broncos were 4–1 and leading AFC West. But then followed a 24–17 loss to Jacksonville Jaguars, where Cutler passed for just 192 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.{{Cite web |date=October 12, 2008 |title=Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Denver Broncos – Recap – October 12, 2008 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281012007 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818133812/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281012007 |url-status=dead}} Next, Cutler injured his index finger on the first play of a 41-7 drubbing at New England; he ended the night with 168 yards and two interceptions.{{Cite web |date=October 20, 2008 |title=Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots – Recap – October 20, 2008 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281020017 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818133816/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281020017 |url-status=dead}} After a bye week, the Broncos suffered their third straight defeat, 26–17 to Miami, behind Cutler's 24-of-46 passing for 307 yards, two touchdowns and season-high three interceptions.{{Cite web |date=November 2, 2008 |title=Miami Dolphins vs. Denver Broncos – Recap – November 02, 2008 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281102007 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818133820/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281102007 |url-status=dead}} During the 1-4 skid, Cutler had all seven of the Broncos touchdowns.

In game 9, the Broncos found themselves down 23–10 at Cleveland, but in the 4th quarter Cutler threw a career-long 93-yard touchdown to Eddie Royal, followed by a touchdown passes to Daniel Graham and the game-winner to Brandon Marshall with 1:14 left.{{Cite web |date=November 6, 2008 |title=Denver Broncos vs. Cleveland Browns – Recap – November 06, 2008 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281106005 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614151809/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281106005 |url-status=dead}} Cutler finished the game going 24-of-42 with 447 yards (career-high), three touchdowns and one interception, and received AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the first time in his career.{{Cite news |last=Wolf |first=Jeffrey |date=November 11, 2008 |title=Denver Broncos' Cutler named AFC player of week |publisher=NBC9 |url=https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/denver-broncos-cutler-named-afc-player-of-week/73-341465058 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-date=October 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016014615/https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/denver-broncos-cutler-named-afc-player-of-week/73-341465058 |url-status=live}} The next week, Cutler threw another late 4th quarter touchdown to Daniel Graham for a 24–20 win at Atlanta.{{Cite web |date=November 16, 2008 |title=Injury-hit Broncos break out tricks to defeat Falcons |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281116001 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614151818/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281116001 |url-status=dead}}

In game 11, Cutler's streak of games with a touchdown ended at 11 as he went 16-of-37 for 204 yards and an interception in a 31–10 loss to Oakland.{{Cite web |date=November 23, 2008 |title=Oakland Raiders vs. Denver Broncos – Recap – November 23, 2008 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281123007 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614151811/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281123007 |url-status=dead}} He did, however, reach 3,000 yards on the season, tying John Elway by reaching this mark in 11 games. In a windy game 12 against the New York Jets, Cutler went 27-of-43 with 357 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the 34–17 victory.{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2008 |title=Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets - Recap - November 30, 2008 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281130020 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614170829/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281130020 |url-status=dead}} The 7-5 Broncos had a 3-game road win streak, 3 game home loss streak, and 3 game lead on San Diego (who had their own 3 game loss streak) with four games remaining.

Cutler began December completing a season high 80% of his 40 passes for 286 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in a 24–17 win over the Chiefs.{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2008 |title=Broncos get it together in 4th, put end to three-game home skid |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281207007 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614151807/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281207007 |url-status=dead}} The win came via a 95-yard drive and go-ahead touchdown pass to Brandon Marshall for Cutler's fourth rally of the season.{{Cite web |title=Cutler leads Broncos to rare home win, closer to AFC West title |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap?game_id=29730&displayPage=tab_recap&season=2008&week=REG14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081218055256/http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap?game_id=29730&displayPage=tab_recap&season=2008&week=REG14 |archive-date=December 18, 2008 |access-date=July 18, 2012 |website=Nfl.com}} However, Cutler was just 21-of-33 with 172 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 30–20 loss to Carolina,{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2008 |title=Smith, Williams power Panthers to perfect home record |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281214029 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818133844/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281214029 |url-status=dead}} and despite 359 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns, had no passing touchdowns and one interception in a 30–23 loss to Buffalo.{{Cite web |date=December 21, 2008 |title=Bills force Broncos to continue fight for playoff spot next week |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281221007 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818133848/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281221007 |url-status=dead}}{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2008 |title=QB Cutler sets records, but one big goal remains |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/12/21/qb-cutler-sets-records-but-one-big-goal-remains/ |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=Denver Post |archive-date=August 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802011823/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/12/21/qb-cutler-sets-records-but-one-big-goal-remains/ |url-status=live}} This set up a winner-takes-the-division season finale against the San Diego Chargers. Cutler went 33-of-49 with 316 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, but it wasn't enough to counteract the Chargers seven touchdowns and Denver lost 52–21, failing to reach the playoffs for the third straight season.{{Cite web |date=December 28, 2008 |title=Rivers, Chargers (8–8) win West crown in rout |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281228024 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=April 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200426145216/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281228024 |url-status=dead}}

Cutler finished the season with career-highs in passing completions (384), passing attempts (616), passing yards (4,526), passing touchdowns (25), interceptions (18), rushing attempts (57) and rushing touchdowns (2).{{Cite web |title=Jay Cutler 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00/gamelog/2008/ |access-date=October 16, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125223840/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live}} At the time, his passing yards, completions and attempts were all single-season franchise records for the Broncos. He also had the most 300-yard passing games (8) in team history. For the season, Cutler ranked third in the NFL in completions (first in the AFC), second in passing attempts (first in the AFC), third in passing yards (first in the AFC) and seventh in passing touchdowns (third in the AFC).{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Passing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/passing.htm |access-date=October 16, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 8, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160908005644/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/passing.htm |url-status=live}} He was selected as the FedEx Air Player of the Week for his performances during Weeks 10, 13 and 14. He finished third in fan voting for AFC quarterbacks in the 2009 Pro Bowl,{{Cite web |last=Kuharsky |first=Paul |date=December 11, 2008 |title=Final fan voting for Pro Bowl |url=http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afcsouth/0-7-85/Final-fan-voting-for-Pro-Bowl.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090208225502/http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afcsouth/0-7-85/Final-fan-voting-for-Pro-Bowl.html |archive-date=February 8, 2009 |access-date=July 18, 2012 |website=ESPN.com}} and was officially selected as a reserve.{{Cite web |last=Klis |first=Mike |date=September 14, 2010 |title=Broncos: Marshall, Cutler to Pro Bowl |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/12/16/broncos-marshall-cutler-to-pro-bowl/ |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=Denver Post |archive-date=August 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802084918/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/12/16/broncos-marshall-cutler-to-pro-bowl/ |url-status=live}} Before the game in Hawaii, fellow Pro Bowlers Peyton Manning, Nick Mangold, and Kris Dielman threw him into a pool, ruining his blood sugar monitor. A replacement one was found at a drugstore, and Cutler played without incident.{{Cite web |last=Mottram |first=Chris |date=February 5, 2009 |title=Peyton's Pro Bowl Prank Goes Wrong |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2009/2/5/1642898/peytons-pro-bowl-prank-goes-wrong |access-date=October 16, 2022 |website=SBNation.com |language=en |archive-date=January 31, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131002054/https://www.sbnation.com/2009/2/5/1642898/peytons-pro-bowl-prank-goes-wrong |url-status=live}}

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Cutler was traded with the Broncos' fifth-round selection in the 2009 NFL draft pick to the Chicago Bears for quarterback Kyle Orton, the Bears' first- and third-round selections in 2009, and first-round pick in the 2010 NFL draft on April 3, 2009.{{Cite web |date=April 3, 2009 |title=New home Chicago: Broncos ship disgruntled QB Cutler to Bears |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80f93745&template=with-video&confirm=true |access-date=April 2, 2009 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=April 5, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090405061041/http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80f93745&template=with-video&confirm=true |url-status=live }} On October 20, Cutler and the Bears came to terms on a two-year contract extension worth $30 million, running through 2013.{{Cite news |date=October 20, 2009 |title=Bears, Cutler agree on extension |work=Yahoo! Sports |agency=Associated Press |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=ApGvx6wT6Hi5myYNhWH1vuNDubYF?slug=ap-bears-cutlerextension&prov=ap&type=lgns |access-date=October 21, 2009 }}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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Cutler was the subject of most of the praise and criticism during the Chicago Bears' mercurial season. He began the season with 4 INTs in a loss to Green Bay, followed by seven touchdowns to one interception in three straight wins with a 100+ QB Rating.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers - September 13th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909130gnb.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235219/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909130gnb.htm |url-status=live }} The Bears lost eight of the next ten games behind Cutler's 11 touchdowns vs NFL-leading 20 interceptions. This included a Week 9 loss to San Francisco where Cutler threw a career-high five interceptions and no touchdowns, and a Game 14 loss to Baltimore where Cutler had career-worsts of 94 yardsmin. 15 attempts and a passer rating of 7.9.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers - November 12th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200911120sfo.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235358/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200911120sfo.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Baltimore Ravens - December 20th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912200rav.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231155423/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912200rav.htm |url-status=live }} But Cutler again reversed direction in Game 15 against Brett Favre's division rival Vikings, where he threw four touchdowns, including a go-ahead late in the 4th quarter, and 31-yard game-winner in overtime.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears - December 28th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912280chi.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |access-date=March 31, 2018 |archive-date=April 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417105436/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912280chi.htm |url-status=live }} He earned Offensive Player of the Week for his effort against the Vikings.{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Week 16 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/week_16.htm |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330080340/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/week_16.htm |url-status=live }} He then ended the season with another four-touchdown outing and win over Detroit. Cutler finished the season with 27 touchdowns, league-leading 26 interceptions, 3,666 yards passing, and career-worst passer rating of 76.8.{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Passing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/passing.htm |access-date=October 16, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=August 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210807172804/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/passing.htm |url-status=live }}

The Bears hired Mike Martz (famed for developing the St. Louis Rams' "Greatest Show on Turf") as offensive coordinator. Though Martz was critical of Cutler as an analyst, both professed excitement about working together.{{Cite web |date=February 2, 2010 |title=Bears hire Martz as new OC |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4877772 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614163248/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4877772 |url-status=live }}

Cutler led the Bears to a 3–0 start, throwing six touchdowns and only two interceptions. However, in week 4, Cutler was sacked nine times in the first half against the New York Giants, missing the rest of that game and the next with a concussion.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at New York Giants - October 3rd, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010030nyg.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235354/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010030nyg.htm |url-status=live }} He returned to six sacks in a loss to Seattle and 4 interceptions in a loss to Washington, leaving the Bears at 4–3 at their bye week.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears - October 17th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010170chi.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235439/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010170chi.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Chicago Bears - October 24th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010240chi.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065803/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010240chi.htm |url-status=live }}

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Martz retooled the offensive line and showed more commitment to the running game, allowing Cutler to escape the next three games with just six sacks total. He won those three, followed by then-career-bests of four touchdowns and rating of 146.2 in a win over the 7–3 Eagles (winning NFC Player of the Week), and an 80.8% completion percentage in a win over Detroit.{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears - November 28th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201011280chi.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235423/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201011280chi.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions - December 5th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012050det.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065801/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012050det.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Week 12 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/week_12.htm |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909000406/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/week_12.htm |url-status=live }} After a 152-yard, no touchdown, two interception loss to New England, Cutler won back-to-back games with three touchdowns, one interception, and 100+ ratings in each, before dropping the season finale to Green Bay.{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at Chicago Bears - December 12th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012120chi.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200423082932/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012120chi.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers - January 2nd, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101020gnb.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124221/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101020gnb.htm |url-status=live }} The Bears finished with an 11–5 record, an NFC North title, and a first-round bye. Despite taking a league-leading 52 sacks, Cutler finished the season with 3,274 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, 16 interceptions, 232 rushing yards, and 4 comeback victories.{{Cite web |title=Jay Cutler 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00/gamelog/2010 |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124026/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00/gamelog/2010 |url-status=live }}

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In Cutler's playoff debut against the Seattle Seahawks, he had 274 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, 43 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns in the Bears' 35–24 win, making him the second quarterback in NFL history since Otto Graham in 1954 and 1955 to score two touchdown passes and two touchdown runs in a playoff game.{{Cite news |last=McCauley |first=Janie |date=January 14, 2013 |title=Colin Kaepernick sets off the 'Kaepernicking craze' (+video) |work=The Christian Science Monitor |url=http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2013/0114/Colin-Kaepernick-sets-off-the-Kaepernicking-craze-video |access-date=January 14, 2013 |archive-date=January 16, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116010333/http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2013/0114/Colin-Kaepernick-sets-off-the-Kaepernicking-craze-video |url-status=live }}

In the NFC Championship Game, Cutler completed 6-of-14 passes for 80 yards and an interception, before a knee injury sidelined him early in the third quarter of a 21–14 loss to Green Bay.{{Cite web |last=Parr |first=Dan |date=January 23, 2011 |title=Long offseason ahead for Bears QB Cutler |url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/23/long-offseason-ahead-for-bears-qb-cutler |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324030836/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/23/long-offseason-ahead-for-bears-qb-cutler |archive-date=March 24, 2012 |access-date=July 18, 2012 |website=ProFootballWeekly.com}} The Bears did not make an immediate announcement about Cutler's condition, allowing speculation to grow. In possibly the NFL's first player-on-player social media attack, Cutler was being criticized seconds after the injury by Maurice Jones-Drew, Darnell Dockett, Deion Sanders, and Mark Schlereth.{{Cite news |last=Wetzel |first=Dan |date=January 24, 2011 |title=Unprecedented social media attack dooms Cutler |work=Yahoo! Sports |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AkQd7Nj_5guzPbMPpEjc1EZDubYF?slug=dw-cutlersocialmedia012411 |url-status=dead |access-date=January 25, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110124233153/http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=dw-cutlersocialmedia012411 |archive-date=January 24, 2011 |quote=This was, perhaps, the NFL’s first player-on-player social media attack.}}{{Cite web |last=Farrar |first=Doug |date=January 23, 2011 |title=Cutler's NFL contemporaries go after him on Twitter |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-doug-farrar/cutlers-nfl-contemporaries-him-twitter--nfl.html |access-date=July 18, 2012 |website=Yahoo! Sports |archive-date=October 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016014615/https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-doug-farrar/cutlers-nfl-contemporaries-him-twitter--nfl.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Freeman |first=Mike |date=January 23, 2011 |title=Does Cutler have seriously injured knee or weak heart? |work=CBS Sports.com |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14590417/does-cutler-have-seriously-injured-knee-or-weak-heart |url-status=dead |access-date=January 24, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120130210421/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14590417/does-cutler-have-seriously-injured-knee-or-weak-heart |archive-date=January 30, 2012}} Bears coach Lovie Smith later clarified that he, and not Cutler, made the decision after consulting the medical and training staff.{{Cite news |last=Haugh |first=David |date=January 23, 2011 |title=Don't question Cutler's toughness |work=Chicago Tribune |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-0124-bears-haugh-chicago--20110123,0,5643898.column |access-date=January 24, 2011 |archive-date=February 5, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110205175305/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-0124-bears-haugh-chicago--20110123%2C0%2C5643898.column |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Leahy |first=Sean |date=January 23, 2011 |title=Jay Cutler under attack for leaving Bears' loss with knee injury |work=USA Today |url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/01/jay-cutler-under-attack-for-leaving-bears-loss-with-knee-injury/1 |access-date=January 24, 2011}} The following day, an MRI revealed Cutler had sprained his MCL.{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Michael C. |date=January 24, 2011 |title=Bears' Jay Cutler has knee sprain |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=6054047 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614185651/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=6054047 |url-status=live }} Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman commented that the widespread reaction reflected hostility towards Cutler's career-long polarizing attitude.{{Cite news |last=Sandomir |first=Richard |date=January 25, 2011 |title=When Talking Toughness, Aikman Believes in Cutler |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/25/sports/football/25nfl.html?scp=1&sq=cutler%20aikman&st=cse |access-date=January 27, 2011 |quote=To Aikman, the vitriolic reaction to Cutler was about the attitude he has shown since he arrived in the league. |archive-date=February 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215195447/http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/25/sports/football/25nfl.html?scp=1&sq=cutler%20aikman&st=cse |url-status=live }} Bears teammates defended Cutler, and his critics themselves became the targets of insults from other players, including Packers Aaron Rodgers ("disrespectful"),{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2011 |title=Rodgers calls Cutler criticism 'disrespectful' |url=http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/rodgers_calls_cutler_criticism_disrespectful/4041775 |access-date=July 18, 2012 |website=Yardbarker.com |archive-date=February 1, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110201161356/http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/rodgers_calls_cutler_criticism_disrespectful/4041775 |url-status=live }} LeRoy Butler ("stupid"),{{Cite web |date=September 23, 2011 |title=Butler: Cutler's Critics Are 'Stupid' |url=http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/09/23/butler-cutlers-critics-are-stupid/ |access-date=July 18, 2012 |website=CBS - Chicago |archive-date=February 1, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201181108/http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/09/23/butler-cutlers-critics-are-stupid/ |url-status=live }} and B. J. Raji ("pretty wrong and a lot times it has a lot to do with jealousy").{{Cite web |last=Seligman |first=Andrew |date=January 25, 2011 |title=Bears blast Cutler's critics |url=https://www.courant.com/sdut-bears-blast-cutlers-critics-2011jan24-story.html |access-date=October 16, 2022 |website=Hartford Courant |archive-date=October 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016014617/https://www.courant.com/sdut-bears-blast-cutlers-critics-2011jan24-story.html |url-status=live }}

Throughout 2011, offensive coordinator Mike Martz was commonly criticized for aggressive play-calling in a pass-happy offense, leading to unnecessary wear on a quarterback returning from injury. In the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, Cutler started the season off on a good note with 312 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the 30–12 win.{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Chicago Bears - September 11th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109110chi.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005014220/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109110chi.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints, Cutler was sacked 6 times and kicked in the throat.{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Michael C. |date=January 2, 2010 |title=Bears wonder if Saints targeted them |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4675326/bears-wonder-if-saints-targeted-them |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=August 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817232748/https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4675326/bears-wonder-if-saints-targeted-them |url-status=live }} During Week 6, Cutler was caught on microphone asking a player to go to Martz on the sideline, and, "Tell him I said fuck him!"{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2011 |title=Jay Cutler on cursing out Mike Martz: 'Things Happen' – Audibles |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2011/10/20/jay-cutler-on-cursing-out-mike-martz-things-happen |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111021042336/http://nfl.si.com/2011/10/19/jay-cutler-on-cursing-out-mike-martz-things-happen/ |archive-date=October 21, 2011 |access-date=July 18, 2012 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}} Despite these incidents, by Week 10, Cutler had a QB rating of 85.7 (12th in the league) and the Bears were 6–3. However, on November 20, Cutler broke the thumb on his throwing hand tackling San Diego's Antoine Cason after an interception. He played through the final drive for the win, but the injury required season-ending surgery.{{Cite web |last1=Wright |first1=Michael C. |last2=Dickerson |first2=Jeff |date=November 21, 2011 |title=Bears QB Cutler to have surgery on thumb |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7264419/chicago-bears-jay-cutler-surgery-fractured-thumb |access-date=October 16, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=June 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603203551/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7264419/chicago-bears-jay-cutler-surgery-fractured-thumb |url-status=live }} Under backups Caleb Hanie and Josh McCown, the Bears lost six of their remaining seven games, and missed the playoffs. Overall, in his shortened 2011 season, Cutler had 2,319 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.{{Cite web |title=Jay Cutler 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00/gamelog/2011 |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065856/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00/gamelog/2011 |url-status=live }}

Before the season, the Bears replaced Martz with Mike Tice, hired Cutler's former coach Jeremy Bates from the Broncos,{{Cite web |date=February 7, 2012 |title=Cutler is thrilled to reunite with Bates |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/ChalkTalkStory.asp?story_id=8619 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730022629/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/ChalkTalkStory.asp?story_id=8619 |archive-date=July 30, 2012 |access-date=July 18, 2012 |website=Chicago Bears}} and acquired his former teammate, wide receiver Brandon Marshall from the Miami Dolphins.{{Cite web |date=March 13, 2012 |title=Dolphins ship WR Marshall to Bears in blockbuster trade |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/dolphins-ship-wr-marshall-to-bears-in-blockbuster-trade-09000d5d82791ddb |access-date=July 18, 2012 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=June 27, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120627040016/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82791ddb/article/dolphins-ship-wr-marshall-to-bears-in-blockbuster-trade |url-status=live }} Unlike Martz, Tice allowed Cutler to call audibles at the line of scrimmage.{{Cite web |last=LeGere |first=Bob |date=July 31, 2012 |title=Tice stressing communication with Cutler, skill players |url=https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120731/sports/707319660/ |access-date=October 16, 2022 |website=Daily Herald |language=en-US |archive-date=August 3, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120803180230/http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120731/sports/707319660/ |url-status=live }}

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Cutler started his season by throwing an interception returned for a touchdown by the Colts' Jerrell Freeman. He bounced back from a 4.9 first-quarter passer rating{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Michael C. |date=September 9, 2012 |title=Halftime: Bears 24, Colts 14 - Chicago Bears |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4677791/halftime-bears-24-colts-14 |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614163305/https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4677791/halftime-bears-24-colts-14 |url-status=live }} to finish the game 21-of-35 for 333 yards, two touchdowns, and a 98.9 passer rating, in a 41–21 victory.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=September 9, 2012 |title=Explosive Bears outduel Colts |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Explosive-Bears-outduel-Colts/fe5509a2-6877-4304-b4d7-4f66279b9724 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120912020208/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Explosive-Bears-outduel-Colts/fe5509a2-6877-4304-b4d7-4f66279b9724 |archive-date=September 12, 2012 |access-date=September 10, 2012 |website=Chicago Bears}} In week 2, Cutler was sacked seven times and threw four interceptions against Green Bay, yelling at his porous offensive line and bumping left tackle J'Marcus Webb{{Cite web |last=Larry |first=Mayer |date=September 17, 2012 |title=Players react to Cutler/Webb incident |url=http://blog.chicagobears.com/2012/09/17/players-react-to-cutlerwebb-incident/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922152632/http://blog.chicagobears.com/2012/09/17/players-react-to-cutlerwebb-incident/ |archive-date=September 22, 2012 |access-date=September 17, 2012 |website=Chicago Bears}} on his way to a 28.2 passer rating in a 23–10 loss.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=September 13, 2012 |title=Bears lose to Packers 23-10 at Lambeau |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-lose-to-Packers-23-10-at-Lambeau/c9db8a80-11ca-4f1a-9be0-fd62c8e0a403 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917121556/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-lose-to-Packers-23-10-at-Lambeau/c9db8a80-11ca-4f1a-9be0-fd62c8e0a403 |archive-date=September 17, 2012 |access-date=September 15, 2012 |website=Chicago Bears}} The line responded by surrendering just 5 sacks in the next three games, all wins, the second a 34–18 win over Dallas where Cutler was 18 of 24 for 275 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions, and the third-best passer rating of his career (140.1).{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=October 2, 2012 |title=Cutler lauds offensive line, Mike Tice |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-lauds-offensive-line-Mike-Tice-/5a247135-cea4-4899-a7e7-4b59044cef46 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004225026/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-lauds-offensive-line-Mike-Tice-/5a247135-cea4-4899-a7e7-4b59044cef46 |archive-date=October 4, 2012 |access-date=October 3, 2012 |website=Chicago Bears}} After close wins over Detroit and Carolina, Cutler had three touchdowns and no interceptions with a rating of 138.1 in a 51–20 blowout of Tennessee, bringing the Bears to 7–1 on the season, and Cutler's personal record in games with a 100+ QB rating to 25–0.This win, combined with {{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=October 3, 2012 |title=Is Cutler undefeated with 100+ passer rating? |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/chalk-talk/article-1/Is-Cutler-undefeated-with-100-passer-rating/8e3a69dc-04dd-4bc7-8cc9-e3000b2cfd83 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005191638/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/chalk-talk/article-1/Is-Cutler-undefeated-with-100-passer-rating/8e3a69dc-04dd-4bc7-8cc9-e3000b2cfd83 |archive-date=October 5, 2012 |access-date=October 3, 2012 |website=Chicago Bears}}

In Week 10 against the Houston Texans, Cutler joined Michael Vick and Alex Smith as the third NFL quarterback out with a concussion that day.{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2012 |title=Jay Cutler gets concussion in Chicago Bears' loss |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jay-cutler-suffers-concussion-in-chicago-bears-loss-0ap1000000093603 |access-date=November 11, 2012 |website=National Football League |archive-date=October 26, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026085333/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000093603/article/jay-cutler-gets-concussion-in-bears-loss-to-texans |url-status=live }} His replacement Jason Campbell lost that game and the next.{{Cite web |last=Seligman |first=Andrew |date=November 16, 2012 |title=Bears' Cutler to miss 49ers game with concussion |url=https://news.yahoo.com/bears-cutler-miss-49ers-game-concussion-175944644--nfl.html |access-date=November 16, 2012 |website=Yahoo! News |archive-date=November 21, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121121095018/http://news.yahoo.com/bears-cutler-miss-49ers-game-concussion-175944644--nfl.html |url-status=live }} Cutler returned for a Week 12 win over the Minnesota Vikings.{{Cite web |last=Hanzus |first=Dan |date=November 24, 2012 |title=Reports: Jay Cutler cleared, will start for Chicago Bears |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/reports-jay-cutler-cleared-will-start-for-chicago-bears-0ap1000000099771 |access-date=November 24, 2012 |website=National Football League |archive-date=November 28, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121128050446/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000099771/article/reports-jay-cutler-cleared-will-start-for-chicago-bears |url-status=live }} Despite a 119.6 passer rating against the Seattle Seahawks in week 13, the Bears lost in overtime,{{Cite news |last=Biggs |first=Brad |date=December 2, 2012 |title=Bears defense unable to hold off Seahawks |work=Baltimore Sun |url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ct-spt-1203-bears-seahawks-chicago--20121203,0,5537075.story?track=rss |access-date=December 2, 2012 |archive-date=October 21, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021212623/http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ct-spt-1203-bears-seahawks-chicago--20121203,0,5537075.story?track=rss |url-status=live }} which was followed by two close losses to Minnesota and Green Bay. Cutler finished the season with two solid performances in easy wins over the Cardinals and Lions. Despite a 10–6 record, the Bears missed the playoffs.{{Cite web |title=2012 Chicago Bears Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/2012.htm |access-date=November 15, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=August 5, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130805072618/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/2012.htm |url-status=live }}

Cutler again finished the season in the top 5 for times sacked, but nevertheless, led the league in fourth-quarter passer rating with 114.7.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=January 7, 2013 |title=Reviewing Bears season by the numbers |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Reviewing-Bears-season-by-the-numbers/527155e6-2790-458c-a3df-c26aaf2c136c |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006093201/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Reviewing-Bears-season-by-the-numbers/527155e6-2790-458c-a3df-c26aaf2c136c |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |access-date=January 7, 2013 |website=Chicago Bears}} In just four seasons, he was already the Bears all-time team leader in passer rating (81.9) and completions (1,034), and second in yards (12,292), touchdowns (82), and completion percentage (59.6%).{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=January 17, 2013 |title=Marc Trestman eager to begin working with Jay Cutler |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Marc-Trestman-eager-to-begin-working-with-Jay-Cutler/89d2168a-3a54-4d8b-9467-5fb6e899e87a |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130120194326/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Marc-Trestman-eager-to-begin-working-with-Jay-Cutler/89d2168a-3a54-4d8b-9467-5fb6e899e87a |archive-date=January 20, 2013 |access-date=January 17, 2013 |website=Chicago Bears}} His reunion with Brandon Marshall led to franchise records of 118 receptions for 1,508 yards, and the 7th-year receiver's first All-Pro selection.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears Single-Season Receiving Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/single-season-receiving.htm |access-date=October 16, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108032710/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/single-season-receiving.htm |url-status=live }}

New head coach Marc Trestman developed a successful strategy to better protect his quarterback, and in the first six games Cutler was sacked only 9 times compared to 23, 19, and 19 in the previous three seasons.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=October 4, 2013 |title=Jay Cutler lauds improved offensive line |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Jay-Cutler-lauds-improved-offensive-line/e033bd63-e795-4095-b650-504fb6c3c58e |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004224107/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Jay-Cutler-lauds-improved-offensive-line/e033bd63-e795-4095-b650-504fb6c3c58e |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |access-date=October 4, 2013 |website=Chicago Bears}} Under the new scheme, Cutler began the season with three consecutive games with a 90+ passer rating for the first time since 2009. In each of those wins, he threw touchdowns in the 4th quarter, including game-winners in week 1 against Cincinnati and week 2 against Minnesota. He threw three interceptions in a week 4 loss to Detroit. In week five, Cutler was sacked three times and fumbled in the first 16 minutes of the game, then rebounded for 358 yards, two touchdowns, and a season-high 128.1 passer rating in defeat.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=October 6, 2013 |title=Critical mistakes cost Bears in loss to Saints |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Critical-mistakes-cost-Bears-in-loss-to-Saints/7a5915cd-6508-4238-baf8-9661f5e8a5ae |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007140802/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Critical-mistakes-cost-Bears-in-loss-to-Saints/7a5915cd-6508-4238-baf8-9661f5e8a5ae |archive-date=October 7, 2013 |access-date=October 6, 2013 |website=Chicago Bears}} He threw 2 touchdowns in a Week 6 win over the New York Giants. Through the first six games, he had a career best 95.2 passer rating, five multiple touchdown games, and a franchise-record 1,630 passing yards.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=October 10, 2013 |title=Trestman impressed with Bears team leaders |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Trestman-impressed-with-Bears-team-leaders/a7337870-a826-4496-a9c5-89a353fa24c7 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012004448/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Trestman-impressed-with-Bears-team-leaders/a7337870-a826-4496-a9c5-89a353fa24c7 |archive-date=October 12, 2013 |access-date=October 11, 2013 |website=Chicago Bears}}{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=October 16, 2013 |title=Paea hopes to return to action Sunday in Washington |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Paea-hopes-to-return-to-action-Sunday-in-Washington/16b02365-336e-4eb1-98de-6d90152dad42 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020021647/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Paea-hopes-to-return-to-action-Sunday-in-Washington/16b02365-336e-4eb1-98de-6d90152dad42 |archive-date=October 20, 2013 |access-date=October 16, 2013 |publisher=Chicago Bears}}

However, against the Washington Redskins the following week, his 100th career start, Cutler tore a groin muscle when sacked by Chris Baker, breaking Jim Harbaugh's franchise record for most times sacked.{{Cite news |last=Elholm |first=Eric |date=October 20, 2013 |title=Jay Cutler knocked out against Washington Redskins with groin injury |work=Yahoo! Sports |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/jay-cutler-leaves-game-being-sacked-grabbing-left-181810975--nfl.html |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020190834/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/jay-cutler-leaves-game-being-sacked-grabbing-left-181810975--nfl.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Gartman |first=Michael |date=October 20, 2013 |title=Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler Goes Down With Gruesome Injury |url=http://gridirongrit.com/2013/10/chicago-bears-qb-jay-cutler-goes-down-with-gruesome-injury/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131026051533/http://gridirongrit.com/2013/10/chicago-bears-qb-jay-cutler-goes-down-with-gruesome-injury/ |archive-date=October 26, 2013 |access-date=October 20, 2013 |publisher=Gridiron Grit}}{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Michael |date=October 21, 2013 |title=Jay Cutler tears muscle in groin |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9858963/jay-cutler-chicago-bears-quarterback-least-four-weeks |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614163247/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9858963/jay-cutler-chicago-bears-quarterback-least-four-weeks |url-status=live }} Josh McCown was solid in relief, barely losing that Redskins game in a 45–41 shootout, and after the bye-week tossing two touchdowns in a 27–21 win at Green Bay.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers - November 4th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311040gnb.htm |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308041655/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311040gnb.htm |url-status=live }} Cutler was medically cleared to return early for the week 10 game against Detroit,{{Cite news |last=Campbell |first=Rich |date=November 7, 2013 |title=Cutler cleared to play, expected to start vs. Lions |work=Chicago Tribune |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-cutler-practicing-bears-20131107,0,3058376.story |url-status=dead |access-date=November 7, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131108014314/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-cutler-practicing-bears-20131107,0,3058376.story |archive-date=November 8, 2013}} where he had 250 yards, one touchdown, and one interception before a hit from Stephen Tulloch in the second quarter finally drove him from the game on the Bears last drive. McCown drove 74 yards in 90 seconds for a touchdown, but the two-point conversion failed and the Bears lost 21–19.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears - November 10th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311100chi.htm |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226040308/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311100chi.htm |url-status=live }}

Cutler missed the next four games with his injury and McCown played well in his absence, leading to some controversy when Cutler was reinstated as the starting QB in Week 15.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=November 11, 2013 |title=Cutler expected to be sidelined with ankle injury |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-expected-to-be-sidelined-with-ankle-injury/cad4be8b-fbd2-49cc-bd58-08d883623e41 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306203506/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-expected-to-be-sidelined-with-ankle-injury/cad4be8b-fbd2-49cc-bd58-08d883623e41 |archive-date=March 6, 2016 |access-date=November 11, 2013 |publisher=Chicago Bears}}{{Cite news |last=Campbell |first=Rich |date=December 11, 2013 |title=Barring a setback, Cutler to start vs. Browns |work=Chicago Tribune |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-xpm-2013-12-11-chi-trestman-optimistic-cutler-will-start-20131211-story.html |access-date=October 15, 2022 |archive-date=December 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203234148/https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-xpm-2013-12-11-chi-trestman-optimistic-cutler-will-start-20131211-story.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Hanzus |first=Dan |date=November 18, 2013 |title=Jay Cutler (ankle) to miss Week 12 for Chicago Bears |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jay-cutler-ankle-to-miss-week-12-for-chicago-bears-0ap2000000284138 |access-date=November 18, 2013 |website=National Football League |archive-date=November 20, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131120104235/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000284138/article/jay-cutler-ankle-to-miss-week-12-for-chicago-bears |url-status=live }} Cutler threw two interceptions in the first half against the Cleveland Browns, one returned for a touchdown, but ended with a 102.2 passer rating and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=December 21, 2013 |title=Cutler thrives under pressure |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-thrives-under-pressure/ab910148-b1ba-40b4-a0b0-389a98ad41c6 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217181233/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-thrives-under-pressure/ab910148-b1ba-40b4-a0b0-389a98ad41c6 |archive-date=December 17, 2013 |access-date=December 21, 2013 |website=Chicago Bears}} In the next week's 54–11 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Cutler ended up with 14,687 career passing yards for the Bears, one more than Sid Luckman's franchise record.{{Cite news |date=December 23, 2013 |title=McCoy, Eagles rout Bears |work=Fox News Channel |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/mccoy-eagles-rout-bears/ |access-date=December 23, 2013 |archive-date=December 25, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131225011144/http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/12/22/mccoy-eagles-rout-bears/ |url-status=live }} The season finale was a winner-takes-the-division matchup at home against Green Bay. Despite Cutler's 15-of-24 passing for 226 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception for a 103.8 passer rating, the Bears lost 33–28 on a last-minute Hail Mary, missing the playoffs with an 8–8 record.{{Cite web |last=Gray |first=Jeff |date=December 29, 2013 |title=Rodgers sends Pack to playoffs with late TD |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/12/29/5254636/bears-packers-2013-final-score-recap |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=SBNation.com |archive-date=June 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604011630/https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/12/29/5254636/bears-packers-2013-final-score-recap |url-status=live }} Cutler ended the season completing 224 of 355 passes for 2,621 yards, 19 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and a career-high 89.2 passer rating.{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2013 |title=Postgame notes: Bears vs. Packers |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Postgame-notes-Bears-vs-Packers/c6377bfc-92f4-4243-8ed1-7dc397b4ae64 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101042304/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Postgame-notes-Bears-vs-Packers/c6377bfc-92f4-4243-8ed1-7dc397b4ae64 |archive-date=January 1, 2014 |access-date=December 30, 2013 |website=Chicago Bears}}{{Cite web |title=Jay Cutler 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00/gamelog/2013 |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124048/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00/gamelog/2013 |url-status=live }}

On January 2, 2014, Cutler signed a seven-year deal, keeping him with the Bears through the 2020 NFL season.{{Cite web |date=January 2, 2014 |title=Bears Sign Jay Cutler To 7-Year Contract |url=http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/01/02/bears-sign-jay-cutler-to-a-7-year-contract/ |access-date=January 2, 2014 |website=WBBM-TV |archive-date=January 2, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102192517/http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/01/02/bears-sign-jay-cutler-to-a-7-year-contract/ |url-status=live }}

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Cutler and the Bears struggled to a 5–11 record in Trestman's second year as head coach.{{Cite web |title=2014 Chicago Bears Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/2014.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065830/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/2014.htm |url-status=live }} The Bears opened the season with an overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills, in which Cutler threw two touchdowns and interceptions for 349 yards.{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears - September 7th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070chi.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065923/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070chi.htm |url-status=live }} The next week, the team overcame a 17-point deficit behind Cutler's four touchdown passes to defeat the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers - September 14th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409140sfo.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065953/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409140sfo.htm |url-status=live }} The next week, he led the Bears to a 27–19 victory against the New York Jets, tallying 225 passing yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at New York Jets - September 22nd, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409220nyj.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124139/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409220nyj.htm |url-status=live }}

In both weeks 4 and 5, Cutler threw two touchdowns and two interceptions in defeats to the Packers and Panthers.{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears - September 28th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409280chi.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829081419/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409280chi.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers - October 5th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410050car.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235326/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410050car.htm |url-status=live }} In week 6, Cutler recorded a career-high 381 passing yards, defeating Atlanta 27–13.{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2014 |title=Tannehill leads Dolphins past Bears 27-14 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/preview?gameId=400554270 |access-date=October 25, 2014 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=October 25, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025073807/http://www.espn.com/nfl/preview?gameId=400554270 |url-status=live }} Cutler recorded just 190 yards in a loss to Miami, then threw three touchdowns but suffered a lopsided 51–23 defeat to the New England Patriots, and threw two interceptions in an even worse 55–14 loss to the Packers.{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears - October 19th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410190chi.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235537/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410190chi.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at New England Patriots - October 26th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410260nwe.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228173136/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410260nwe.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers - November 9th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411090gnb.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829075657/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411090gnb.htm |url-status=live }} The 3–6 Bears drew criticism from former Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher, who suggested that Phil Emery shouldn't have re-signed Cutler. "Financially, he is one of the elite guys in the NFL... He just hasn't produced like an elite quarterback."{{Cite news |last=Dickerson |first=Jeff |date=October 24, 2014 |title=Urlacher: Jay Cutler hasn't produced |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/11749420/brian-urlacher-jay-cutler-chicago-bears-elite-qb-salary-only |access-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614163251/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/11749420/brian-urlacher-jay-cutler-chicago-bears-elite-qb-salary-only |url-status=live }}

Cutler and the Bears rebounded with two consecutive wins. He threw three touchdowns, two interceptions, and 330 yards against the Vikings, and 130 yards and one passing touchdown against Tampa Bay.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears - November 16th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411160chi.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=March 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302024137/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411160chi.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears - November 23rd, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411230chi.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065735/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411230chi.htm |url-status=live }} That would be the last win of the season. Cutler started the Thanksgiving Day game against Detroit with two passing touchdowns, but the Bears stumbled for the remainder of the game en route to 34–17 loss. He finished the game with two touchdowns, two interceptions, and 280 yards.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions - November 27th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411270det.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402144821/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411270det.htm |url-status=live }} The Bears suffered their eighth loss of the season to the Dallas Cowboys, in which Cutler threw 341 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, mathematically eliminating the Bears from the playoffs.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Chicago Bears - December 4th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412040chi.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 26, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226021345/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412040chi.htm |url-status=live }} Under criticism, offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer partially blamed Cutler's audibles and impromptu play calling for the poor record, but later apologized to Cutler and the Bears organization in a press conference.{{Cite news |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=December 12, 2014 |title=Aaron Kromer apologizes for criticizing Jay Cutler |work=NFL.com |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-kromer-apologizes-for-criticizing-jay-cutler-0ap3000000442582 |access-date=December 18, 2014 |archive-date=December 18, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218042355/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000442582/article/aaron-kromer-apologizes-for-criticizing-jay-cutler |url-status=live }} The next week, Cutler threw two touchdowns, three interceptions, and just 194 yards for a season-low 55.8 passer rating in a loss to the Saints.{{Cite news |last=Wright |first=Michael |date=December 17, 2014 |title=Marc Trestman admits failures with Jay Cutler |work=ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4696500/marc-trestman-admits-failures-with-jay-cutler |access-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614163254/https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4696500/marc-trestman-admits-failures-with-jay-cutler |url-status=live }} Trestman demoted Cutler in favor of Jimmy Clausen,{{Cite news |last=Wright |first=Michael |date=December 17, 2014 |title=Bears giving Jimmy Clausen start |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/12043769/chicago-bears-start-jimmy-clausen-jay-cutler-week |access-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818134029/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/12043769/chicago-bears-start-jimmy-clausen-jay-cutler-week |url-status=live }} but Cutler returned when Clausen suffered a concussion in the loss to Detroit. In the Bears' season finale against the Vikings, Cutler completed 23 of 36 passes for 172 yards, and a 63 passer rating in the loss.{{Cite news |last=Peters |first=Micah |date=December 21, 2014 |title=Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen was furious after brutal helmet-to-helmet hit |work=USA Today |url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/12/bears-quarterback-jimmy-clausen-was-furious-after-brutal-helmet-to-helmet-hit |access-date=December 30, 2014 |archive-date=December 24, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224183008/http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/12/bears-quarterback-jimmy-clausen-was-furious-after-brutal-helmet-to-helmet-hit |url-status=live }} In 15 games he accrued 3,812 passing yards, a career-high 28 passing touchdowns, but led the NFL with 18 interceptions.{{Cite web |title=Jay Cutler 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00/gamelog/2014 |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124110/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00/gamelog/2014 |url-status=live }} Despite the turnovers, Cutler’s 2014 season remains one of the best statistical passing seasons in Chicago Bears history. He finished only 27 yards shy of surpassing the all-time Bears single-season passing yards record, which is currently held by Erik Kramer. {{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Mike |date=2024-09-02 |title=Chicago Bears Quarterbacks With the Most Passing Yards in a Season |url=https://www.givemesport.com/chicago-bears-quarterbacks-most-passing-yards-season/ |access-date=2024-12-30 |website=GiveMeSport |language=en}} He set the all-time Chicago Bears record for all-purpose yards in a single season with 4,003. This record was later broken by Caleb Williams in 2024.

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The Bears hired John Fox as their new head coach on January 19. Both Fox and GM Ryan Pace were initially lukewarm on Cutler,{{Cite news |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=January 19, 2015 |title=John Fox looking forward to getting to know Jay Cutler |language=en |work=NFL.com |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/john-fox-looking-forward-to-getting-to-know-jay-cutler-0ap3000000460797 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |archive-date=April 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200405032629/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000460797/article/john-fox-looking-forward-to-getting-to-know-jay-cutler |url-status=live }} but reluctantly decided to keep Cutler as the starter.{{Cite news |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=March 11, 2015 |title=Bears GM: Jay Cutler is our starting quarterback |language=en |work=NFL.com |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-gm-jay-cutler-is-our-starting-quarterback-0ap3000000478234 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |archive-date=June 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190615155316/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000478234/article/bears-gm-jay-cutler-is-our-starting-quarterback |url-status=live }} Tight end Martellus Bennett indicated his teammates were similarly unenthusiastic.{{Cite news |last=Heck |first=Jordan |date=August 25, 2015 |title=Bears' Martellus Bennett takes swing at Jay Cutler's leadership |work=Sporting News |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/martellus-bennett-jay-cutler-leadership-chicago-bears-marc-trestman/s1w9chtb076g18sjbv1y1jdd9 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |archive-date=February 16, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216060511/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/martellus-bennett-jay-cutler-leadership-chicago-bears-marc-trestman/s1w9chtb076g18sjbv1y1jdd9 |url-status=live }}

Cutler began the season with a lackluster 225 yards in a loss to Green Bay, tossing a last-minute touchdown to Bennett to bring his rating up to 67.5.{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears - September 13th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509130chi.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601115929/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509130chi.htm |url-status=live }} He began Week 2 against the Cardinals with 8 straight completions, but then threw an interception and injured his hamstring failing to stop safety Tony Jefferson from returning it for a touchdown.{{Cite news |last=Brinson |first=Will |date=September 20, 2015 |title=Jay Cutler's pick-6 leads to his Week 2 ending with injured hamstring |language=en |work=CBSSports.com |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jay-cutlers-pick-6-leads-to-his-week-2-ending-with-injured-hamstring/ |access-date=October 15, 2022 |archive-date=April 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220425185152/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jay-cutlers-pick-6-leads-to-his-week-2-ending-with-injured-hamstring/ |url-status=live }} Without Cutler, the Bears lost 48–23 to the Cardinals, and were shutout 26–0 in Week 3 at Seattle.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks - September 27th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509270sea.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235356/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509270sea.htm |url-status=live }} Cutler returned against Oakland, throwing two first half touchdowns, and drove 48 yards in the last 2:05 to set-up a game-winning field goal.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Chicago Bears - October 4th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510040chi.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124024/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510040chi.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 5, Cutler threw two touchdowns in the final 3:05 for a dramatic 18–17 victory over the Chiefs and a tie of Jim McMahon's record for the most wins in team history.{{Cite news |last=Finley |first=Patrick |date=October 11, 2015 |title=Jay Cutler ties Jim McMahon's Bears wins record |work=Chicago Sun-Times |url=http://chicago.suntimes.com/bears-football/7/71/1021932/jay-cutler-ties-punky-qbs-wins-record |url-status=dead |access-date=October 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151014042406/http://chicago.suntimes.com/bears-football/7/71/1021932/jay-cutler-ties-punky-qbs-wins-record |archive-date=October 14, 2015}} In Week 6, Cutler was just short of a third consecutive comeback: despite a season-best 353 yards, a 4th quarter touchdown and 2-point conversion, followed by a 69-yard drive in 17 seconds for a game-tying field goal, the Bears lost in overtime to the Lions.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions - October 18th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510180det.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402115146/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510180det.htm |url-status=live }} After the bye, in Week 8 Cutler again scored a go-ahead touchdown late in the 4th quarter, but the Vikings rallied for two late scores and a 23–20 win.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears - November 1st, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511010chi.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110004847/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511010chi.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 9 against San Diego, Cutler threw yet another late 4th quarter touchdown, which both won the game 22–19, and set the Bears franchise record (139).{{Cite web |last=Bien |first=Louis |date=November 9, 2015 |title=Bears win in yet another Monday night thriller |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2015/11/9/9702342/chargers-bears-2015-results-monday-night-football-score |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=SBNation.com |archive-date=June 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601014552/https://www.sbnation.com/2015/11/9/9702342/chargers-bears-2015-results-monday-night-football-score |url-status=live }} In Week 10, Cutler had a stellar performance in a 37–13 win against St. Louis, going 19-for-24 for 258 yards, three touchdowns (two of them for 80+ yards for the only time in franchise history){{Cite web |date=November 16, 2015 |title=Have Bears had two 80-yard TDs? |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/have-bears-had-two-80-yard-tds-16307687 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=www.chicagobears.com |language=en-US |archive-date=January 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126052710/https://www.chicagobears.com/news/have-bears-had-two-80-yard-tds-16307687 |url-status=live }} and no interceptions; his 151.0 passer rating was a career-best.{{Cite web |title=Jay Cutler Career Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00.htm |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922000329/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00.htm |url-status=live }}

That would be the season high-point for both the 4–5 Bears and Cutler. The Bears went 2–5 the rest of the season, four of the losses by less than 7 points. Cutler had three unremarkable games in narrow losses to Denver and San Francisco and a narrow win at Green Bay. In the Broncos game, Cutler led a 65-yard, potential game-tying drive, but Bears running back Jeremy Langford was stopped on the two point conversion attempt, and the Bears lost 17–15.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=November 22, 2015 |title=Read and React: Bears-Broncos |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-readReact/Read-and-React-Bears-Broncos/8224d972-b591-47e7-9925-b56faa8c139a |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151125035009/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-readReact/Read-and-React-Bears-Broncos/8224d972-b591-47e7-9925-b56faa8c139a |archive-date=November 25, 2015 |access-date=November 27, 2015 |publisher=Chicago Bears}} In Week 14, Cutler threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns against Washington, including a 50-yard completion with two minutes remaining, but Robbie Gould missed the game-tying field goal in a 24–21 loss.{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Chicago Bears - December 13th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512130chi.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629153758/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512130chi.htm |url-status=live }} The next week, Cutler was sacked five times and threw an interception in a 38–17 loss to Minnesota,{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings - December 20th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512200min.htm |access-date=November 17, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171118222300/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512200min.htm |url-status=live }} then had just 156 yards but a 100.2 passer rating in a win over Tampa Bay.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - December 27th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512270tam.htm |access-date=November 17, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729222441/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512270tam.htm |url-status=live }} In the season finale against Detroit, Cutler had two touchdowns, but three interceptions including one deep in Lions territory at the 2 minute warning to seal the 24–20 loss.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears - January 3rd, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601030chi.htm |access-date=November 17, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171118223018/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601030chi.htm |url-status=live }}

Despite his receiving unit being plagued by injuries, Cutler had one of his best seasons as he ended 2015 with 3,629 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, 11 interceptions,{{Cite web |date=January 5, 2016 |title=Chicago Bears Season in Review |url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/gallery/chicago-bears-2015-season-recap-010516 |access-date=January 6, 2016 |website=Foxsports.com |archive-date=January 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113233327/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/gallery/chicago-bears-2015-season-recap-010516 |url-status=live }} and career highs in passer rating (92.3){{Cite web |last=Kaberon |first=Eli |date=January 6, 2016 |title=By the Numbers: 2015 |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-bythenumbers/By-the-Numbers-2015/c1660e9e-fb2a-4649-806c-ab92e93a1412 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160108235044/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-bythenumbers/By-the-Numbers-2015/c1660e9e-fb2a-4649-806c-ab92e93a1412 |archive-date=January 8, 2016 |access-date=January 6, 2016 |publisher=Chicago Bears }} and completion percentage (64.4). The 11 interceptions were the lowest in his career{{Cite web |last=Stoltz |first=Jeremy |date=January 7, 2016 |title=Bears 2015 Season Review: Quarterback |url=http://www.scout.com/nfl/bears/story/1630371-bears-2015-season-review-quarterback |access-date=January 11, 2016 |publisher=Scout.com |archive-date=March 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302193200/http://www.scout.com/nfl/bears/story/1630371-bears-2015-season-review-quarterback |url-status=live }} and resulted in an interception percentage of 2.3, the lowest in a season when he has started at least 12 games,{{Cite web |last=Poupart |first=Alain |date=January 11, 2016 |title=INSIDE THE NUMBERS: Adam Gase |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/INSIDE-THE-NUMBERS-Adam-Gase/3e7c7c44-7cd4-4ff8-9a8f-41783988deda |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112104404/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/INSIDE-THE-NUMBERS-Adam-Gase/3e7c7c44-7cd4-4ff8-9a8f-41783988deda |archive-date=January 12, 2016 |access-date=January 11, 2016 |publisher=Miami Dolphins }} while 21 touchdowns were his second-most since 2011 and the 3,629 yards were the third-most in his career. On third down, Cutler had a 103.2 passer rating (fourth in the NFL) after completing 91 of 141 passes for 1,242 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=January 22, 2016 |title=Bears offense in NFL Rankings |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-offense-in-NFL-Rankings/04b36127-0415-491d-b6ee-cf424e8a5fa3 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160124031330/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-offense-in-NFL-Rankings/04b36127-0415-491d-b6ee-cf424e8a5fa3 |archive-date=January 24, 2016 |access-date=January 23, 2016 |publisher=Chicago Bears }}

With Adam Gase's departure to become the head coach of the Miami Dolphins, Dowell Loggains became the Bears' offensive coordinator.{{Cite news |last=Lambert |first=Erik |date=November 29, 2016 |title=Jay Cutler Failure Came Down To Tragic Coaching Losses |work=Fox Sports |url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/jay-cutler-failure-came-down-to-tragic-coaching-losses-112116 |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-date=December 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221043325/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/jay-cutler-failure-came-down-to-tragic-coaching-losses-112116 |url-status=live }} In Cutler's first two games, he was sacked eight times and had two interceptions in losses to the Houston Texans{{Cite news |last=Dickerson |first=Jeff |date=September 11, 2016 |title=Chemistry problems between Jay Cutler, Kevin White plague Bears in Houston |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4703634/chemistry-problems-between-jay-cutler-kevin-white-plague-bears-in-houston |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220103633/http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4703634/chemistry-problems-between-jay-cutler-kevin-white-plague-bears-in-houston |url-status=live }} (where he injured his right thumb but completed the game),{{Cite news |last=Jahns |first=Adam |date=September 20, 2016 |title=Jay Cutler played with ligament damage in thumb from Texans game |work=Chicago Sun-Times |url=http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/jay-cutler-played-with-ligament-damage-in-thumb-from-texans-game/ |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-date=December 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221034733/http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/jay-cutler-played-with-ligament-damage-in-thumb-from-texans-game/ |url-status=live }} and Philadelphia Eagles (where he re-aggravated his injury and was replaced by Brian Hoyer).{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=September 19, 2016 |title=Bears drop to 0-2 with loss to Eagles |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-gamerecap/Bears-drop-to-0-2-with-loss-to-Eagles/0f30f242-9a87-4427-bb35-a668fa4d8312 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921022631/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-gamerecap/Bears-drop-to-0-2-with-loss-to-Eagles/0f30f242-9a87-4427-bb35-a668fa4d8312 |archive-date=September 21, 2016 |access-date=September 20, 2016 |website=Chicago Bears }} He missed the next five games before making his return against the Vikings, where he completed 20 of 31 passes for 252 yards, a touchdown and a 100.5 passer rating en route to a 20–10 victory.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=October 31, 2016 |title=Bears dominate up front, beat Vikings |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-gamerecap/Bears-dominate-up-front-beat-Vikings/f0726a54-bcca-43b2-8658-a3c87066d1ba |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105001805/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-gamerecap/Bears-dominate-up-front-beat-Vikings/f0726a54-bcca-43b2-8658-a3c87066d1ba |archive-date=November 5, 2016 |access-date=November 6, 2016 |website=Chicago Bears }} Zach Miller praised Cutler's performance in his return, even adding that he delivered a half-time speech to motivate his teammates.{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Jordan |date=November 1, 2016 |title=Bears' Zach Miller: Jay Cutler 'is the emotion on the football field' |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/smokin-jay-cutler-stats-bears-vs-vikings-motivational-speech/1he27x880hgmk1atasrg7bbei6 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en |archive-date=October 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016014620/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/smokin-jay-cutler-stats-bears-vs-vikings-motivational-speech/1he27x880hgmk1atasrg7bbei6 |url-status=live }} Cutler fumbled and threw two interceptions (including a pick-6) in a loss to Tampa Bay.{{Cite web |last=Dickerson |first=Jeff |date=November 17, 2016 |title=Jay Cutler denies he has lost support of Bears teammates after Bucs loss |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18074504/jay-cutler-denies-lost-support-bears-teammates-bucs-loss |access-date=November 18, 2016 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=November 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118163054/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18074504/jay-cutler-denies-lost-support-bears-teammates-bucs-loss |url-status=live }} Cutler sustained a labrum injury in his throwing shoulder on November 20, 2016, in a loss to the Giants, and missed the rest of the season.{{Cite web |last=Mayer, Larry |date=December 1, 2016 |title=Cutler out for season with injury |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-out-for-season-with-injury/11d7c912-34fc-4eeb-bbf7-d122ec28ad55 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202170421/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-out-for-season-with-injury/11d7c912-34fc-4eeb-bbf7-d122ec28ad55 |archive-date=December 2, 2016 |access-date=December 2, 2016 |website=ChicagoBears.com}}{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=December 5, 2016 |title=Bears add veteran Banks to secondary |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-rostermoves/Bears-add-veteran-Banks-to-secondary/5183b4e6-ce2d-4bd8-befc-765f74550a2c |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212031110/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-rostermoves/Bears-add-veteran-Banks-to-secondary/5183b4e6-ce2d-4bd8-befc-765f74550a2c |archive-date=February 12, 2017 |website=ChicagoBears.com}} In his five games in 2016, Cutler recorded 1,059 passing yards, four touchdowns, five interceptions, and a 78.1 passer rating.{{Cite news |last=Dickerson |first=Jeff |date=December 1, 2016 |title=Bears QB Jay Cutler to have season-ending shoulder surgery |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18181048/chicago-bears-quarterback-jay-cutler-shoulder-surgery-headed-injured-reserve |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-date=December 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161204153121/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18181048/chicago-bears-quarterback-jay-cutler-shoulder-surgery-headed-injured-reserve |url-status=live }}

On March 9, 2017, Cutler was released by the Bears through a $2 million buyout clause, after the guaranteed years in his seven-year contract had run out. After Cutler's lackluster performances and injuries, the move was expected for months, as the Bears decided to award a $45 million contract to Mike Glennon.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=March 9, 2017 |title=Chicago Bears Chicago Bears release quarterback Jay Cutler |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chicago-bears-release-quarterback-jay-cutler-0ap3000000791875 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=May 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513141647/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000791875/article/chicago-bears-releasing-quarterback-jay-cutler |url-status=live }} In May 2017, Cutler announced his retirement from professional football and was hired by Fox Sports to be a commentator.{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=May 5, 2017 |title=Jay Cutler to join FOX Sports as a broadcaster |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jay-cutler-to-join-fox-sports-as-a-broadcaster-0ap3000000806602 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=May 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513143251/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000806602/article/jay-cutler-to-join-fox-sports-as-a-broadcaster |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=May 5, 2017 |title=Jay Cutler's broadcasting move different than Romo's |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jay-cutler-s-broadcasting-move-different-than-romo-s-0ap3000000806633 |access-date=May 5, 2017 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=May 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170505214645/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000806633/article/jay-cutlers-broadcasting-move-different-than-romos |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=May 5, 2017 |title=Cutler: Retirement, move to broadcasting 'permanent' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cutler-retirement-move-to-broadcasting-permanent-0ap3000000806746 |access-date=May 5, 2017 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=May 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170505214638/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000806746/article/cutler-retirement-move-to-broadcasting-permanent |url-status=live }}

On August 3, 2017, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill suffered a season-ending injury, and the team reached out to the retired Cutler.{{Cite news |last1=Boren |first1=Cindy |last2=Bonesteel |first2=Matt |date=August 3, 2017 |title='He's done, I think': Dolphins reportedly fear Ryan Tannehill needs season-ending surgery |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/08/03/dolphins-ryan-tannehill-appears-injured-during-11-on-11-drill-walks-off-gingerly/ |access-date=October 15, 2022 |newspaper=The Washington Post |archive-date=August 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802180002/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/08/03/dolphins-ryan-tannehill-appears-injured-during-11-on-11-drill-walks-off-gingerly/ |url-status=live }} On August 7, Cutler signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Dolphins, reuniting him with former Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase, who was hired as Miami's head coach in 2016.{{Cite web |date=August 7, 2017 |title=Dolphins Make Roster Moves |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/9bd65add-dd07-43b1-b060-e918adfac8fe |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807235800/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/9bd65add-dd07-43b1-b060-e918adfac8fe |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |access-date=August 7, 2017 |website=MiamiDolphins.com }}{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=August 7, 2017 |title=Jay Cutler agrees to one-year deal with Miami Dolphins |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jay-cutler-signs-one-year-deal-with-miami-dolphins-0ap3000000826497 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=November 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112200713/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000826497/article/jay-cutler-agrees-to-oneyear-10m-deal-with-dolphins |url-status=live }}

In Week 2, the Dolphins won their first game against the Los Angeles Chargers, 19–17. Cutler was 24-of-33 for 230 yards with a touchdown to wide receiver Kenny Stills in the road victory.{{Cite web |last=Beasley |first=Adam H. |date=September 17, 2017 |title=Game Recap: Miami Dolphins defeat LA Chargers |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article173866366.html |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=miamiherald.com |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115152501/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article173866366.html |url-status=live }} In a Week 7 game against the New York Jets, Cutler suffered multiple cracked ribs.{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2017 |title=Injuries: Jay Cutler's MRI reveals multiple cracked ribs |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/injuries-jay-cutler-s-mri-reveals-multiple-cracked-ribs-0ap3000000866028 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=February 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206235512/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000866028/article/injuries-jay-cutlers-mri-reveals-multiple-cracked-ribs |url-status=live }} He was replaced by Matt Moore during the game and was ruled out for the following week's game against the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web |last=Durbin |first=Jared |date=October 25, 2017 |title=Jay Cutler officially declared out for Thursday night vs. Ravens |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jay-cutler-officially-declared-out-for-thursday-night-vs-ravens/ |access-date=October 27, 2017 |publisher=CBSSports.com |archive-date=October 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171028094409/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jay-cutler-officially-declared-out-for-thursday-night-vs-ravens/ |url-status=live }} He returned in Week 9 to face the Oakland Raiders. In the 27–24 loss, he was very efficient going 34-of-42 for 311 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Miami Dolphins - November 5th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711050mia.htm |access-date=November 17, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171118221901/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711050mia.htm |url-status=live }} In the Week 11 game, Cutler suffered a concussion, which caused him to miss the team's next game.{{Cite web |last=Walker, James |date=November 24, 2017 |title=Jay Cutler ruled out vs. Patriots with concussion, Matt Moore to start for Dolphins |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21540981/miami-dolphins-starting-quarterback-jay-cutler-ruled-new-england-patriots-concussion |access-date=November 26, 2017 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=November 26, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171126000204/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21540981/miami-dolphins-starting-quarterback-jay-cutler-ruled-new-england-patriots-concussion |url-status=live }} Cutler had his best performance of the year in a Monday Night Football game against New England where he outplayed Tom Brady and the Dolphins upset the Patriots. Cutler threw three touchdowns in the win.{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=December 11, 2017 |title=Jay Cutler outdoes Tom Brady as Dolphins beat Patriots |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jay-cutler-outdoes-tom-brady-as-dolphins-beat-patriots-0ap3000000891769 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=June 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605004348/https://www.nfl.com/news/jay-cutler-outdoes-tom-brady-as-dolphins-beat-patriots-0ap3000000891769 |url-status=live }}

On December 27, he said he would probably only continue his NFL career if he can be a starter, stating, "I wouldn't want to move again or go somewhere just to back up."{{Cite web |last=Donno |first=Alex |date=December 27, 2017 |title=Jay Cutler Discusses Future: Doesn't Wish To Continue Career As A Backup |url=http://miami.cbslocal.com/2017/12/27/jay-cutler-discusses-future-doesnt-wish-to-continue-career-as-a-backup/ |access-date=January 4, 2018 |website=CBS - Miami |archive-date=January 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104073604/http://miami.cbslocal.com/2017/12/27/jay-cutler-discusses-future-doesnt-wish-to-continue-career-as-a-backup/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Staley, Antwan |date=December 27, 2017 |title=Dolphins QB Jay Cutler not interested in backup role in 2018 |url=http://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/2017/12/27/dolphins-qb-jay-cutler-not-interested-in-backup-role-in-2018/ |access-date=January 4, 2018 |publisher=dolphinswire.usatoday.com |archive-date=January 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104004649/http://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/2017/12/27/dolphins-qb-jay-cutler-not-interested-in-backup-role-in-2018/ |url-status=live }} He started 14 games and finished with 2,666 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions for the Dolphins in the 2017 season.{{Cite web |title=Jay Cutler 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00/gamelog/2017 |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065927/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CutlJa00/gamelog/2017 |url-status=live }} The Dolphins did not make the playoffs and Cutler went 6–8 as a starter. Many teammates, including receiver Kenny Stills, praised Cutler during the season; Stills described him as "a good man." "People in other places have kind of given him a hard time. I got to know him as a man and as a player and I appreciate him. I like him. I'm thankful for the experience of playing with him, catching some balls from him."{{Cite web |last=Lieser |first=Jason |date=January 1, 2018 |title=Kenny Stills says Jay Cutler bucked reputation in season with Dolphins |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/01/02/kenny-stills-says-jay-cutler/7527245007/ |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Palm Beach Post |archive-date=October 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016014618/https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/01/02/kenny-stills-says-jay-cutler/7527245007/ |url-status=live }}

• Pro Bowl (2008)
• AFC passing yards leader (2008){{Cite web |title=2008 NFL passing stats |url=https://www.nfl.com/stats/player-stats/category/passing/2008/reg/all/passingyards/desc |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=October 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014211731/https://www.nfl.com/stats/player-stats/category/passing/2008/reg/all/passingyards/DESC |url-status=live }}
• AFC Offensive Player of the Month (September 2008){{Cite web |title=NFL Players of the Month |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/players-of-the-month.htm |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929204108/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/players-of-the-month.htm |url-status=live }}
• AFC Offensive Player of the Week – (Week 10, 2008)
• Two-time NFC Offensive Player of the Week – (Week 16, 2009; Week 12, 2010){{Cite web |title=Players of the Week |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/players-of-the-week.htm |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003132417/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/players-of-the-week.htm |url-status=live }}
• Six-time FedEx Air Player of the Week – (Week 10, 2008; Week 13, 2008; Week 14, 2008; Week 16, 2009; Week 1, 2010; Week 9, 2017)

As of 2022, Jay Cutler held at least 12 Bears franchise records, including:

• Completions: career (2,020), season (384 in 2008){{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears Career Passing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/career-passing.htm |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Pass Attempts: career (3,271), season (615 in 2008)
• Passing Yards: career (23,443)
• Passing TDs: career (154), playoff game (2 on January 16, 2011, against the Seattle Seahawks; with 3 others)
• Sacked: career (251), game (9 on October 3, 2010, against the New York Giants; with 2 others)
• Pass Yds/Game: career (229.8) (minimum 1,500 attempts)
• 300+ yard passing games: career (16), season (4 in 2014; with Brian Hoyer and Mitchell Trubisky)

Other franchise records (as of 2022)

• Highest Completion Percentage in a Single Season: 66.0% (2014) (15 starts)
• Most 4th Quarter Comeback Wins in a Single Season: 4 (2010 and 2015)
• Most Career 4th Quarter Comeback Wins: 16 (2009–2016)
• Most Game Winning Drives in a Single Season: 4 (2009 and 2010 and 2015) (tied with Bill Wade and Bob Avellini){{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears Single-Season Passing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/single-season-passing.htm |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most Career Game Winning Drives: 18 (2009–2016)
• Most Wins: 51 (2009–2016)

An animated representation of Cutler briefly appeared in the South Park episode "Guitar Queer-O." The show is set in Colorado and the characters are avid Broncos fans. Two characters, Stan and Kyle, meet Cutler and say, "Nice to meet you. I mean, you kinda suck, but my dad says you might be good some day." Cutler himself later responded to the episode, saying, "It was cool. I thought it was funny. They can make fun of me if they want to."{{Cite web |date=November 15, 2007 |title=Cutler Doesn't Take 'South Park' Insult Personally |url=http://cbs4denver.com/broncos/Denver.Broncos.NFL.2.604965.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090813125606/http://cbs4denver.com/broncos/Denver.Broncos.NFL.2.604965.html |archive-date=August 13, 2009 |website=cbs4denver.com}}

Cutler, along with former Broncos tight end Tony Scheffler and former Broncos backup quarterback Preston Parsons, took part in an episode of Oprah's Big Give filmed in Denver in 2007.{{Cite web |last=Husted |first=Bill |date=March 9, 2008 |title=O, hush: Denver edition of "Big Give" a big secret |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/03/08/o-hush-denver-edition-of-big-give-a-big-secret/ |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=Denver Post |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614150835/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/03/08/o-hush-denver-edition-of-big-give-a-big-secret/ |url-status=live }} The episode aired on ABC on March 9, 2008.

In 2011, after the Bears lost five straight games while Cutler was out with a thumb injury, Chicago recording artist Magic 1 recorded "Cutty Come Back", a parody of the song "Baby Come Back".{{Cite web |last=Bowman |first=Eric |date=December 9, 2011 |title=Jay Cutler Injury Song: Listen to Epic Slow Jam "Cutty Come Back" |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/975726-jay-cutler-injury-song-listen-to-epic-slow-jam-cutty-come-back |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en |archive-date=June 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622193403/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/975726-jay-cutler-injury-song-listen-to-epic-slow-jam-cutty-come-back |url-status=live }}

An internet meme, called "Smokin' Jay Cutler", portrays pictures of Cutler in an apathetic state with a cigarette photoshopped into his mouth. Cutler commented he is aware of the meme and "gets a kick out of that".{{Cite news |last=Katzowitz |first=Josh |date=November 7, 2012 |title=Jay Cutler on Smokin' Jay Cutler: 'I get a kick out of that' |work=CBS Sports |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jay-cutler-on-smokin-jay-cutler-i-get-a-kick-out-of-that/ |access-date=October 22, 2021 |archive-date=October 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022140528/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jay-cutler-on-smokin-jay-cutler-i-get-a-kick-out-of-that/ |url-status=live }} Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers performed a smoking gesture to reference the meme during a 38–14 win over the Bears in 2014.{{Cite news |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=October 14, 2014 |title=Aaron Rodgers: Smoking gesture a tribute to Jay Cutler or dummy signal – or both |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/67911/aaron-rodgers-smoking-gesture-a-tribute-to-jay-cutler-or-dummy-signal-or-both |access-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614163250/https://www.espn.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/67911/aaron-rodgers-smoking-gesture-a-tribute-to-jay-cutler-or-dummy-signal-or-both |url-status=live }}

In 2013, Cutler played himself in an episode of the comedy show The League alongside his ex-wife, Kristin Cavallari, who appeared in one other episode of the show.{{Cite web |last=Gomez |first=Luis |date=September 16, 2013 |title=Cutler, Cavallari appearing on FXX's 'The League' |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-xpm-2013-09-16-chi-jay-cutler-kristin-cavallari-the-league-20130916-story.html |access-date=June 26, 2019 |website=Chicago Tribune |language=en-US |archive-date=June 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626224717/https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-xpm-2013-09-16-chi-jay-cutler-kristin-cavallari-the-league-20130916-story.html |url-status=live }}

Cutler regularly appeared on the show Very Cavallari between 2018 and 2020.{{Cite news |last=Bonesteel |first=Matt |date=July 9, 2018 |title=Jay Cutler steals every scene in Kristin Cavallari's new reality TV show |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/07/09/jay-cutler-steals-every-scene-in-kristin-cavallaris-new-reality-tv-show/ |access-date=August 27, 2021 |newspaper=The Washington Post |archive-date=September 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906211336/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/07/09/jay-cutler-steals-every-scene-in-kristin-cavallaris-new-reality-tv-show/ |url-status=live }}

He became a panelist on the weekly highlight show Inside the NFL in 2023.{{cite news |last=Finley |first=Patrick |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2023/8/30/23852687/bears-jay-cutler-joining-inside-nfl-cw-network-analyst-nfl-films-ryan-clark-chris-long-quarterback |title=Jay Cutler joining ‘Inside the NFL’ |work=Chicago Sun-Times |date=August 30, 2023 |accessdate=December 29, 2023 }}

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Cutler began dating Kristin Cavallari in September 2010{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2010 |title=Caught in the Act! |url=https://people.com/human-interest/caught-in-the-act-692/ |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=People |archive-date=October 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016014619/https://people.com/human-interest/caught-in-the-act-692/ |url-status=live }} and became engaged to her in April 2011. They called off the engagement in July 2011,{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Jennifer |date=July 24, 2011 |title=Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler Call Off Engagement |url=https://people.com/celebrity/kristin-cavallari-jay-cutler-split/ |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=People |archive-date=August 12, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812025449/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20512593,00.html |url-status=live }} but subsequently confirmed their reconciliation that November.{{Cite web |last=Shira |first=Dahvi |date=November 30, 2011 |title=Kristin Cavallari & Jay Cutler Are Engaged ... Again! |url=https://people.com/celebrity/kristin-cavallari-jay-cutler-engaged-again/ |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=People |archive-date=January 13, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120113081332/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20549737,00.html |url-status=live }} Cutler and Cavallari married on June 7, 2013, in Nashville, Tennessee.{{Cite web |last=Eggenberger |first=Nicole |date=June 7, 2013 |title=Kristin Cavallari, Jay Cutler Married: See Their Wedding Bands! |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kristin-cavallari-jay-cutler-married-see-their-wedding-bands-201376 |access-date=June 7, 2013 |website=Us Weekly |archive-date=June 10, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130610174013/http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kristin-cavallari-jay-cutler-married-see-their-wedding-bands-201376 |url-status=live }} They have two sons and one daughter.{{Cite web |date=August 8, 2012 |title=Cutler, Cavallari welcome baby boy |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-cutler-cavallari-welcome-baby-boy-20120808,0,7083389.story |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808231937/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-cutler-cavallari-welcome-baby-boy-20120808,0,7083389.story |archive-date=August 8, 2012 |website=Chicago Tribune}}{{Cite web |last=McRady |first=Rachel |date=May 7, 2014 |title=Kristin Cavallari Gives Birth to a Baby Boy, Welcomes Jaxon Wyatt Cutler With Husband Jay Cutler |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/kristin-cavallari-gives-birth-baby-boy-201475 |access-date=May 8, 2014 |website=Us Weekly |archive-date=May 8, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508065655/http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/kristin-cavallari-gives-birth-baby-boy-201475 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2020 |title=Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari Welcome Daughter Saylor James |url=https://people.com/parents/jay-cutler-kristin-cavallari-welcome-daughter-saylor-james/ |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=People |archive-date=December 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222184545/https://people.com/parents/jay-cutler-kristin-cavallari-welcome-daughter-saylor-james/ |url-status=live }} Despite the birth of his first son coming the day before the Bears played their preseason opener against the Denver Broncos, Cutler dressed for the game, though he did not play.{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Michael C. |date=August 10, 2012 |title=Jay Cutler sits in Bears' opener |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8253238/new-dad-jay-cutler-sits-opener-denver-broncos |access-date=June 14, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614163256/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8253238/new-dad-jay-cutler-sits-opener-denver-broncos |url-status=live }}

According to the Chicago Tribune, Cutler and Cavallari are on record as not having vaccinated their children.{{Cite web |last=Tribune |first=Chicago Tribune {{!}} Chicago |date=March 14, 2014 |title=Cavallari: She and Cutler not vaccinating their kids |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2014/03/14/cavallari-she-and-cutler-not-vaccinating-their-kids/ |access-date=May 22, 2024 |website=Chicago Tribune |language=en-US}}

In April 2020, the couple announced that they were getting a divorce, with Cavallari saying the split came as a result of the two simply "growing apart."{{Cite web |last=Pasquini |first=Maria |date=April 26, 2020 |title=Kristin Cavallari and Husband Jay Cutler Are Getting Divorced After 10 Years Together |url=https://people.com/tv/kristin-cavallari-jay-cutler-split-getting-divorced/ |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=People |archive-date=April 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200426225947/https://people.com/tv/kristin-cavallari-jay-cutler-split-getting-divorced/ |url-status=live }} In May 2021, the couple had not finalized their divorce due to financial issues.{{cite web|last=Morin|first=Alyssa|title=Here's Why Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler's Divorce Hasn't Been Finalized Yet|url=https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1275161/heres-why-kristin-cavallari-and-jay-cutlers-divorce-hasnt-been-finalized-yet|date=May 30, 2021|access-date=June 6, 2022|website=E! News|quote=The duo, who announced they were parting ways in April 2020 after 10 years together, are still in the process of finalizing their divorce [...] they have yet to reach a resolution due to financial issues.|archive-date=June 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606223051/https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1275161/heres-why-kristin-cavallari-and-jay-cutlers-divorce-hasnt-been-finalized-yet|url-status=live}} In June 2022, it was reported that their settlement had been finalized and the couple was officially divorced.{{cite news|last=Garvey|first=Marianne|title=Kristin Cavallari has thoughts on Jay Cutler's comments about partying after divorce|url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/06/entertainment/kristin-cavallari-jay-cutler-divorce/index.html#:~:text=Kristin%20Cavallari%20and%20Jay%20Cutler%2C%20here%20in%202019%2C%20are%20now,%22Uncut%20With%20Jay%20Cutler.%22|date=June 6, 2022|access-date=June 6, 2022|work=CNN|archive-date=June 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606153345/https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/06/entertainment/kristin-cavallari-jay-cutler-divorce/index.html#:~:text=Kristin%20Cavallari%20and%20Jay%20Cutler%2C%20here%20in%202019%2C%20are%20now,%22Uncut%20With%20Jay%20Cutler.%22|url-status=live}}

In 2023, Cutler revealed on Instagram that he was dating Samantha Robertson. One year later in 2024, People reported that Cutler and Robertson were engaged.{{Cite web |title=Who Is Jay Cutler’s Fiancée? All About Samantha Robertson |url=https://people.com/who-is-samantha-robertson-jay-cutler-8348807 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=People.com |language=en}}

Cutler does volunteer work for young people with developmental disabilities through Vanderbilt's "Best Buddies" program.{{Cite web |last=Tennessee |first=Metropolitan Clerk's Office, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County |title=RESOLUTION NO. RS2006-1124 |url=http://www.nashville.gov/mc/resolutions/term_2003_2007/rs2006_1124.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017111740/https://www.nashville.gov/mc/resolutions/term_2003_2007/rs2006_1124.htm |archive-date=October 17, 2020 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=www.nashville.gov}}

During the 2007 offseason, Cutler started the Jay Cutler Foundation, which partnered with Mile High United Way's Youth Success Initiative to help at-risk youth overcome obstacles and graduate from high school.

On May 1, 2008, Cutler announced that he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and needs daily insulin shots.{{Cite web |date=May 2, 2008 |title=Cutler has Type 1 diabetes, career not in jeopardy |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cutler-has-type-1-diabetes-career-not-in-jeopardy-09000d5d8081b03e |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=June 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603224350/https://www.nfl.com/news/cutler-has-type-1-diabetes-career-not-in-jeopardy-09000d5d8081b03e |url-status=live }} He is responding well with the insulin treatments.{{Cite web |last=Carucci |first=Vic |date=July 28, 2008 |title=With diabetes under control, Cutler ready to roll |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story;jsessionid=2E36B8A73AF760F2FAEF9B26D0AE2647?id=09000d5d8093b349&template=with-video&confirm=true |access-date=July 18, 2012 |website=NFL.com}}

Cutler works with Dedicated to Diabetes, which is a Denver-based organization that aims to improve public knowledge about diabetes.{{Cite web |last=Rasizer |first=Lee |date=May 2, 2008 |title=Diabetes education group leader contacts QB |url=http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/may/02/diabetes-education-group-leader-contacts-qb/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080505142959/http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/may/02/diabetes-education-group-leader-contacts-qb/ |archive-date=May 5, 2008 |access-date=July 18, 2012 |website=The Rocky Mountain News}}

For the 2009 season, Cutler teamed up with Eli Lilly and Company in a campaign called "Touchdowns For Diabetes". For every touchdown pass Cutler threw during the 2009 season, Lilly sent a child to diabetes camp by donating $1,000 to the ADA's "Camp Scholarship" fund—roughly the cost of providing tuition for one child to attend a week of diabetes camp. For every pass Cutler completed in 2009, Lilly donated $100 to the ADA Camp Scholarship fund to allow even more kids the chance to attend camp the following summer.{{Cite web |title=Touchdowns For Diabetes |url=http://jaycutlersix.com/Touchdowns |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427213206/http://www.jaycutlersix.com/Touchdowns |archive-date=April 27, 2012 |access-date=August 27, 2012 |website=JC6}}

In 2012, Cutler visited Perspectives Charter School in Chicago, and talked about diabetes awareness.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=May 15, 2012 |title=Cutler talks football, diabetes awareness |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=8816 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120620134353/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=8816 |archive-date=June 20, 2012 |access-date=July 18, 2012 |website=ChicagoBears.com}}

In 2021, Cutler launched a meat subscription service called [https://cutsbyjayandpat.com/ CUTS] and his podcast "Uncut" a few months later.{{Cite web |last=Charles |first=Douglas |date=May 20, 2021 |title=Jay Cutler Launches New Meat Subscription Service Called 'CUTS' And The Teaser Video Is Electric |url=https://brobible.com/sports/article/jay-cutler-meat-subscription-pat-lafrieda/ |access-date=August 27, 2021 |website=brobible |archive-date=September 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210907211348/https://brobible.com/sports/article/jay-cutler-meat-subscription-pat-lafrieda/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Matthew |date=August 23, 2021 |title=Jay Cutler Announces 'Uncut' Podcast |url=https://outsider.com/news/sports/jay-cutler-announces-uncut-podcast/ |access-date=August 27, 2021 |website=Outsider |archive-date=August 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827201117/https://outsider.com/news/sports/jay-cutler-announces-uncut-podcast/ |url-status=live }} In 2022, Cutler launched Gratis Brewing, which is based in Nashville.{{Cite web |last=Gutierrez-Jones |first=Jackie |date=November 2, 2022 |title=Jay Cutler Launches Gratis Brewing |url=https://nashvillelifestyles.com/api/content/a4a2852c-53d3-11ed-b65d-12274efc5439/ |access-date=January 21, 2023 |website=Nashville Lifestyles |language=en-us}} He also is a founding partner in Outsider.com, a digital media lifestyle company.{{cite news |last=Leech |first=Marie |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/latest-news/2022/03/deirdre-lester-to-lead-outsidercom.html?page=all |title=Former Barstool Sports exec Deirdre Lester tapped to lead Outsider.com as CEO |work=American City Business Journals |date=March 10, 2022 |accessdate=March 14, 2024 }}

Cutler was dropped from an advertising campaign for Uber Eats following his social media postings on the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and the use of face masks in schools.{{Cite web |date=August 16, 2021 |title=Uber Eats Drops Jay Cutler From Ad Campaign Over Social Media COVID-19 Posts |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/uber-eats-drops-jay-cutler-165839911.html |access-date=May 22, 2024 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US}}

Cutler supported Mitt Romney in the 2012 United States presidential election,{{Cite web |last=Sieczkowski |first=Cavan |date=November 6, 2012 |title=Chicago Bears' Jay Cutler Voting For Mitt Romney |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/06/chicago-bears-jay-cutler-voting-mitt-romney-_n_2081800.html |via=Huff Post |access-date=March 28, 2018 |archive-date=December 8, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121208025022/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/06/chicago-bears-jay-cutler-voting-mitt-romney-_n_2081800.html |url-status=live }} and Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020.{{Cite web |last=Dickerson |first=Jeff |date=November 10, 2016 |title=Jay Cutler: I've supported Donald Trump for a while |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4704168/jay-cutler-ive-supported-donald-trump-for-a-while |access-date=June 26, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317173235/http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4704168/jay-cutler-ive-supported-donald-trump-for-a-while |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Farris |first=Gene |date=October 29, 2020 |title=Jay Cutler endorses Trump reelection bid |work=Chicago Sun-Times |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2020/10/29/21540275/jay-cutler-endorses-donald-trump-reelection-bid |access-date=October 29, 2020 |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030192011/https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2020/10/29/21540275/jay-cutler-endorses-donald-trump-reelection-bid |url-status=live }}

Following the 2020 election, Cutler created and then deleted a post on his Instagram account regarding voter fraud that appeared to question Joe Biden's victory.{{Cite web |last=Gaydos |first=Ryan |date=November 8, 2020 |title=Ex-NFL quarterback Jay Cutler appears to question votes in presidential election |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ex-nfl-quarterback-jay-cutler-question-votes-presidential-election |access-date=May 22, 2024 |website=Fox News |language=en-US}}

On October 17, 2024, Cutler was arrested in Franklin, Tennessee, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and possessing a firearm while under the influence. It was also reported that he attempted to flee the scene and pay the driver of the car he crashed into $2,000 to not call the police, and later refused sobriety testing.{{cite news|url=https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/former-bears-quarterback-jay-cutler-arrested-for-dui-gun-charge/|title=Docs: Former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler arrested for DUI, gun charge after offering $2K |first=Andy |last=Koval |publisher=WGN-TV |date=October 18, 2024 |access-date=October 18, 2024}} He was released from Williamson County Jail after posting a $5,000 bond.{{cite news |last=Finley |first=Patrick |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2024/10/18/jay-cutler-arrested-in-tennessee-for-dui-gun-possession |title=Jay Cutler arrested in Tennessee for DUI, gun possession |work=Chicago Sun-Times |date=October 18, 2024 |access-date=October 18, 2024 }} Cutler has been charged with DUI-first offense, possession of a handgun-under the influence, failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision and implied consent.

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