Former Seahawks, Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson killed in Alabama car crash

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Former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was killed in an automobile accident Sunday night, Alabama authorities said. He was 36.

Jackson, a former standout at Alabama State University and the quarterbacks coach at Tennessee State University since 2019, played nine seasons in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings (2006-2010) and Seattle Seahawks (2011-2015).

According to Trooper Michael Carswell of the Alabama State Highway Patrol, Jackson died in a single-car accident about seven miles south of Montgomery, AL.com reported. The accident occurred about 8:50 p.m. local time when Jackson's 2012 Chevrolet Camaro left the road and struck a tree, the website reported.

Jackson, a Montgomery native, was taken to a local hospital. where he was pronounced dead, Carswell said.

Jackson was a prep standout at Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, AL.com reported. He went to Arkansas before transferring to Arkansas State. Jackson led Alabama State to the SWAC Eastern Division title in 2003 and 2004. He threw 63 touchdown passes at Alabama State.

Jackson was a second-round draft choice of the Vikings in 2006. He started 12 games in 2007 and five in 2008 before he was replaced by Brett Favre in 2009, AL.com reported.

After joining the Seahawks, Jackson was the starter in 2011. He spent his final three seasons as Russell Wilson's backup with the Seahawks and was part of two Super Bowl squads. Jackson took the final snap for the Seahawks in their 43-8 victory against Denver in Super Bowl XLVIII, AL.com reported.

Several former teammates and Seahawks coach Pete Carroll expressed their condolences on Twitter.

Jackson is survived by his wife and three children, WSFA reported.

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