Buffalo Bills
Tarvaris Jackson - #7 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/21/1983 |
| Birthplace | Montgomery, AL |
| College | Alabama State |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 2nd round, 32nd pick by Vikings |
Bills release 2009 first-rounder Maybin
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Lovie's kickoff-rule curve ball
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Cutler on run; Bears beat Bills 10-3
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Ravens acquire WR Evans from Bills
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Wannstedt brings experience, schemes to Bills
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Bills improve, fail to make splash
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Whitner leaves Buffalo for San Francisco
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Bills owner makes generous donation to Hall of Fame
Bills owner Ralph Wilson has made a $2.5 million donation to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, supporting a renovation project the museum is planning.
MLB Barnett heading to Buffalo
Former Packers MLB Nick Barnett said on his Twitter that he will sign with the Bills, where he will likely replace Paul Posluszny.
Gailey expecting Smith to spice up offense
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Bills sign draft picks
The Bills inked their first draft pick on Thursday, announcing the signing of seventh-round NT Michael Jasper.
Bills sign former Jets WR Smith
The Bills agreed to a deal with former Jets WR-RS Brad Smith to a four-year deal on Thursday, his agency Priority Sports announced.
Bills agree to re-sign CB Florence
After losing ILB Paul Posluszny to the Jaguars, the Bills held on to CB Drayton Florence, as the two sides agreed to a three-year deal.
Bills to sign QB Thigpen
Tyler Thigpen agreed to a three-year deal with the Bills, reuniting with former offensive coordinator Chan Gailey.
Jaguars agree to six-year deal with ILB Posluszny
Former Bills ILB Paul Posluszny agreed to terms on a six-year deal with the Jaguars Tuesday evening.
PLAYER NEWS
Jackson is coming back to Buffalo after re-signing with the Bills on Friday. And returning starter Ryan Fitzpatrick remains part of the team's future for now.|||||||
In announcing Jackson's signing, new coach Doug Marrone ended a month of speculation regarding his plans at quarterback by saying he intends to have Fitzpatrick and Jackson compete for the starting job. "I spoke with Ryan and Tarvaris and told them we will have an open competition at the quarterback position - similar to what we will do at all positions," Marrone said, in a statement released by the team. "I believe that our players will embrace this challenge."
The Bills confirmed reports that they had acquired Tarvaris Jackson in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick.|||||||
Jackson traveled overnight to Buffalo, and was expected to join his new teammates for practice Monday afternoon.
A person familiar with discussions has told The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have tentatively agreed to acquire Jackson in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks.|||||||
The Bills are in talks with Jackson's agent to restructure the final year of the player's contract. He's scheduled to make $4 million this season.
Jackson was 21 of 35 for 222 yards and a touchdown with one pick for the Seahawks in Sunday's 23-20 OT loss to Arizona.|||||||
Jackson had career highs of 14 TDs and 13 INTs in his first season in the Pacific Northwest.
Jackson was 15 of 28 for 168 yards with one TD pass Saturday in a 19-17 loss to NFC West champion San Francisco.|||||||
Jackson, however, fumbled the ball away on a late possession. He matches up next week with Arizona's John Skelton in an interesting matchup.