Adam WellsNovember 18, 2022
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 09: Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing during an NFL game at NRG Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)Cooper Neill/Getty Images

On Thursday night after the team's win over the Green Bay Packers, Todd Downing was arrested in Tennessee for possession of a controlled substance.

According to the sheriff's department, he was charged with driving under the influence.

The bond was posted at 7 a.m. on Friday.

According to the information provided by Terry, Downing was pulled over at 3:49 a.m. local time and booked at 4:39 a.m.

The team's flight left Green Bay at 12:14 a.m. and arrived in Nashville at 2:11 a.m. The NFL has very strict rules regarding teams making alcohol available to players and coaches and there has been no indication of when Downing would have consumed alcohol.

According to the personal conduct policy of the National Football League, a first-timeDUI offense could result in a three-game suspension.

The team hasn't commented on the situation. The head coach is going to speak with the media over the internet.

In the win over the Packers, Tennessee had season highs in points, total yards, and passing yards. The team is tied with the Miami Dolphins for the 2nd seed in the playoffs.

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He has been on the coaching staff for four years. He was hired as a tight ends coach. After Arthur Smith was named head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, Vrabel promoted him to offensive coordinators.

According to Tom Pelissero of NFL.com, Downing is one of the young head coaching candidates to watch in the next few years.

For the 20th year in a row, Downing is the head coach of the NFL. He's worked for several teams, including the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, St. Louis Rams, Oakland Raiders and Minnesota Vikings.