3 NFL coaches who were arrested for breaking the law 

The NFL has 100s of coaches and co-ordinators tasked with getting the very best out of the players at their disposal. The ultimate goal for all these coaches is, of course, to win Super Bowls and enhance their reputation within the NFL.

They can achieve this through their track record of nurturing players into superstars, but also through their demeanor. Most coaches around the league keep themselves out of trouble, both for their own job security and for the sake of their organization.

However, this hasn't always been the case as there have been a few NFL coaches who have landed in hot water for a variety of reasons.

On that note, here's a look at three NFL coaches who were arrested for breaking the law.

#1 John Benton

John Benton of the New York Jets

New York Jets' offensive line coach John Benton was arrested in March 2022. Benton was pulled over by New Jersey State police and charged with a DUI (driving under the influence).

"We are aware of the situation and have no further comment,” a Jets spokesman said after the incident.

The 58-year-old was brought over from the 49ers when Robert Saleh took the head coaching job a year ago. He has also spent time with the Rams, Texans, Dolphins and Jaguars in his 18 years in the NFL.

#2 Joe Cullen

Detroit Lions 2006 Headshots

Joe Cullen is currently the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs and is in charge of nurturing stars such as Chris Jones and Frank Clark. Cullen previously served as the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baltimore Ravens, as well as a stint as defensive coordinator for Jacksonville in 2021.

Like Benton, Cullen was arrested for a DUI in 2006 while he was the defensive line coach of the Detroit Lions. During the same preseason, he drove through a Wendy’s drive-thru naked. He was fined $20,000 and suspended for one game by the NFL for "conduct detrimental to the league."

Cullen was sentenced to 10 days of community service and was ordered to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

#3 Mike Vrabel

AFC Divisional Playoffs - Cincinnati Bengals v Tennessee Titans

By far the biggest name on the list, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel was also arrested for breaking the law. While playing as a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, Vrabel was arrested for theft at an Indiana casino. The arrest was allegedly for stealing bottles of alcohol, but Vrabel was released after posting a $600 bond.

"It was an unfortunate misunderstanding, and I take full responsibility for the miscommunication," Vrabel told ProFootballTalk.com in a statement through his agent Neil Cornrich. "I feel comfortable that, after talking with the appropriate parties, we will resolve this matter.”

Thankfully for Vrabel, the charge was dropped as he didn’t commit another crime for 180 days, and almost immediately thereafter, he began his coaching career at Ohio State.

Vrabel has become one of the best head coaches in football and led the Titans to a 12-5 record in the 2021-22 season and the top seed in the AFC.