Smokin’ Jay Cutler may be making his NFL comeback next year not on the field but in television. After being exiled in Chicago, the former Vanderbilt quarterback appears prepared to hang up his cleats in exchange for a broadcasting mic.

This according to NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo, who reports Cutler has already interviewed with one network since leaving the Bears organization. The network Cutler reportedly interviewed with was not identified. Garafolo does note, however, that Cutler’s playing days may not totally be behind him, as his agent Bus Cook suggests Cutler is still seeking playing opportunities in the NFL:

“As far as I know, he wants to play football and would play if the right offer came along.”

The fact Cutler is exploring a future in television suggests few, if any, NFL teams are currently interested in signing the free agent quarterback. It’s not a stretch to think Cook’s statement could be more of a negotiation tactic to get more out his potential broadcasting deal.

According to ESPN Chicago reporter Jeff Dickerson, Cutler’s audition was with FOX Sports.

During his 11-year NFL career, Cutler threw for 32,467 yards, 208 touchdowns, and 146 interceptions. He only led one team to the playoffs during his professional career, the 2010 Bears, and failed to finish the team’s playoff run after suffering an injury against Green Bay in the 2010 NFC Championship Game.

Cutler spent the last eight seasons in Chicago after beginning his NFL career in Denver. He was selected by the Broncos with the No. 11 overall selection in the 2006 NFL Draft.