Jay Cutler, Who “Played Fullback Defensive Tackle” in High School, Reveals the Reason for Ditching Football for Bodybuilding

While bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler is a four-time Mr. Olympia winner, fans often confuse him with USA quarterback footballer Jay Cutler. Recently, bodybuilder Cutler revealed that even he used to be a footballer and co-incidentally played a quarterback too.

However, something about team sports led him to quit the famous American sport and join bodybuilding. It was a decision he took early in his career.

This Jay Cutler was not made for football

While many are aware of the difference between bodybuilder Jason [Jay] Cutler and NFL player Jay Christopher Cutler, only a few know about the legendary bodybuilder’s football history. In his recent Instagram stories, Cutler revealed, “I played high school football. I played fullback defensive tackle. I was a decent player.”

However, he also confessed he was more of an individual player. Hence, Cutler never felt tempted to continue with the sport. “I just don’t really like team sports that much. Because I hated losing because of someone else, and that’s why I think bodybuilding is so great. It’s an individual sport, and when you lose kind of on your own, especially nowadays,” added the bodybuilder.

Hence, Cutler enjoyed the individuality bodybuilding held and had a successful career in the sport and football never left him.

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Even after all these years, fans end up mixing the two athletes. Sometimes sharing the same name as famous personalities can also turn harsh.

Troubles of having the same names as another athlete

Bodybuilder Jay Cutler is loved by his fans, and people highly admire his legendary career. However, the situation is not always the same. Many times he has been on the receiving end of backlashes but as the wrong Jay Cutler.

Whenever the NFL star and The Chicago Bears quarterback did not perform well, fans rushed into bodybuilder Cutler’s comment to release their anger. Although over the years, fans now understand the difference between the two Cutlers, the confusion never stops.

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Have you ever imagined what if bodybuilder Jay Cutler continued his football journey and went on to play for the Bears? Or if the NFL Cutler ever decided to take up bodybuilding? It would have been extremely chaotic.