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Tarvaris Jackson

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

Posted Aug. 15, 2011 @ 1:44 p.m. ET
The Bills have released OLB Aaron Maybin after a pair of unproductive seasons, cutting ties with a player they selected 11th overall two years ago.

Lovie's kickoff-rule curve ball

Posted Aug. 14, 2011 @ 9:10 p.m. ET
Lovie Smith thumbed his nose at the NFL's rule change for kickoffs by having the Bears twice kick off from the 30-yard-line in their preseason opener.

Cutler on run; Bears beat Bills 10-3

Posted Aug. 13, 2011 @ 11:19 p.m. ET
Jay Cutler played just one series and watched as the Bears beat the Bills 10-3 on Saturday night even though the offensive line did little to ease any lingering concerns.

Ravens acquire WR Evans from Bills

Posted Aug. 12, 2011 @ 1:40 p.m. ET
WR Lee Evans is now a Baltimore Raven, following a trade Friday afternoon that sent a 2012 fourth-round pick back to the Bills.

Wannstedt brings experience, schemes to Bills

Posted Aug. 10, 2011 @ 8:50 p.m. ET
The newest face at Bills camp, Dave Wannstedt, looks to improve the team's defense by using 3-4 and 4-3 schemes with some young talent.

Bills improve, fail to make splash

Posted Aug. 08, 2011 @ 11:27 a.m. ET
With plenty of salary-cap room, the Bills could have made some serious upgrades to their 4-12 club. But, no surprise to Bills fans, they failed to add an impact player.

Whitner leaves Buffalo for San Francisco

Posted Aug. 04, 2011 @ 5:20 p.m. ET
Former Bills S Donte Whitner, the No. 8 overall pick in 2006, said he joined the Bengals, but it was later reported he signed a three-year deal with the 49ers.

Bills owner makes generous donation to Hall of Fame

Posted Aug. 03, 2011 @ 2:39 p.m. ET
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

Posted July 31, 2011 @ 3:03 p.m. ET
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

Posted July 30, 2011 @ 2:06 p.m. ET
Chan Gailey has some ideas about how newly signed Brad Smith can spice up the Bills' offense.

Bills sign draft picks

Posted July 29, 2011 @ 7:03 p.m. ET
The Bills inked their first draft pick on Thursday, announcing the signing of seventh-round NT Michael Jasper.

Bills sign former Jets WR Smith

Posted July 28, 2011 @ 6:37 p.m. ET
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

Posted July 27, 2011 @ 4:59 p.m. ET
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

Posted July 26, 2011 @ 11:14 p.m. ET
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

Posted July 26, 2011 @ 10:12 p.m. ET
Former Bills ILB Paul Posluszny agreed to terms on a six-year deal with the Jaguars Tuesday evening.

STATS, LLC PLAYER NEWS

Posted Feb. 15, 2013
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."
Posted Aug. 27, 2012
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.
Posted Aug. 26, 2012
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.
Posted Jan. 02, 2012
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.
Posted Dec. 25, 2011
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.

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