Even getting arrested can't keep Rex Ryan off television.
The former NFL head coach and current ESPN analyst was arrested earlier this week, and he is facing accusations of running over the feet of two pedestrians with his truck in Nashville. But according to ESPN, he will appear as scheduledduring Sunday's studio coverage of NFL action.
“As of now, Rex will appear as scheduled, including on Sunday NFL Countdown,” ESPN told the media on Saturday.
Rex Ryan is set to appear as scheduled on ESPN’s NFL studio coverage Sunday, days after he was arrested and accused of running over the feet of two pedestrians with his pickup truck in Nashville, Tenn.
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) November 15, 2026
A network spokesman confirmed ESPN’s plans for the analyst and former NFL…
Ryan turned himself in after
the incident, and was released on a $6,000 bond after being arrested. He is facing six misdemeanor charges as a result of the incident with the pedestrians, including leaving the scene of an accident, failure to give information or render aid, and failure to obey a traffic control signal.
The incident occurred on November 4, and Ryan will head to court next month on December 18 to deal with those charges. One of the pedestrians involved said Ryan "almost killed" him and his wife, and that his wife already lost a toenail as a result of the incident.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Rex Ryan to appear on ESPN's NFL coverage despite recent arrest
