Ex-Jets coach Rex Ryan returns to ESPN after arrest
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 15 Nov, 15:49 · Archive
Rex Ryan appeared on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown days after turning himself in to police over allegations he ran over pedestrians' feet with his truck.
Rex Ryan, the former New York Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach, appeared on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown on Sunday morning as an analyst, four days after turning himself in to Nashville police. The 63-year-old was arrested on Wednesday over allegations that he struck two pedestrians with his pickup truck on Broadway on 5 November as they crossed during a 'walk' signal. He faces charges including leaving the scene of an accident, failure to give information or render aid, and failure to obey a traffic control signal.
In an exclusive interview with the New York Post, Michael Holland claimed Ryan 'almost killed' him and his wife. 'If we had been six inches further out,' Holland said, 'I'd be in a hospital right now, and so would my wife.' The truck bore a 'HIT QBS' license plate in a Jets holder.
Ryan was released after posting $6,000 bail on Wednesday morning. He made no public comment about the arrest during his Sunday appearance on the network. ESPN confirmed on Saturday that he would appear as scheduled, though social media users criticised the network for allowing him on air while the case remained active. Ryan is due back in court in December.
How it is being reported
- Rex Ryan returns to ESPN for NFL analysis same week he was arrested in hit-and-run driving incidentRex Ryan appeared on ESPN's "NFL Countdown" without addressing his Nashville arrest on six misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged hit and run.Fox News · 15 Nov, 15:51
- Rex Ryan all smiles on ESPN as he is seen for first time since road rage arrest... but there's no mention of his latest foot-related controversyMany fans had expected him to miss the broadcast given he was posing for a mugshot just four days ago, but not only did he appear on air, he also completely avoided speaking about his arrest.Daily Mail Sport · 15 Nov, 15:37
- Rex Ryan back on ESPN days after arrest for allegedly running over pedestrians’ feetRex Ryan is operating as normal.New York Post · 15 Nov, 15:33
- Rex Ryan expected to make normal Sunday ESPN appearance after arrestRyan, 63, turned himself in Wednesday over allegations he ran over pedestrians' feet with his car in an incident earlier this month.New York Post · 15 Nov, 03:39
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