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 add Gibbons, Cook to personnel department
Bills GM Buddy Nix has named Tom Gibbons as the team's director of pro personnel and Chuck Cook as the director of college scouting.
Dareus ready to make his own mark on Bills defense
The Bills used the third overall pick in the draft to select Alabama's Marcell Dareus, who said he is ready to come in and help the team's run defense.
Bills promote Whaley
The Bills promoted Doug Whaley to assistant GM/director of player personnel on Friday, two days after relieving Tom Modrak of his duties.
Toronto to push for NFL team
Toronto Councillor Doug Ford told TheScore.com that Toronto will push to bring an NFL franchise to town after the league puts a team back in Los Angeles.
Bills fire VP of college scouting Modrak
Just days after the NFL draft, the Bills have relieved Tom Modrak, their vice president of college scouting, of his duties.
Bills draft immediate contributor in Dareus
The Bills were in a very nice position at the third pick, especially when it became known that Cam Newton would go No. 1 to the Panthers.
No end in sight for Bills' TE drought
The Bills have not caught up to the rest of the league in the trend of having good receiving tight ends, and unless Shawn Nelson has a breakout season, that is not likely to change in 2011.
Draft countdown: Pick No. 3
PFW looks back at the last 10 players chosen with the third pick in the NFL draft, including WR Larry Fitzgerald by the Cardinals in 2004.
Draft Dose: Who needs an outside linebacker?
In the 30th installment of the Draft Dose series, PFW takes a look at 10 teams in need of an outside linebacker like Texas A&M's Von Miller.
Nix wants a starter with the No. 3 pick
There is much uncertainty about who will land in Buffalo, and GM Buddy Nix won't tip his hand. However, he did say he wants the player drafted third overall to be a starter for the Bills.
Readers think Bills will draft Newton
PFW's readers believe that Auburn QB Cam Newton will come off the board on Draft Day at No. 3 to the Bills, according to a poll question on this site.
Draft Dose: Who needs an offensive tackle?
As the NFL draft draws near, PFW looks at five teams that could use some help at offensive tackle — with USC's Tyron Smith a rising prospect at the position.
Draft Dose: Who needs a tight end?
What teams in this year's draft could be in the market for a tight end like Notre Dame's Kyle Rudolph? The Broncos are one team that figures to be on the lookout after releasing veteran TE Daniel Graham.
Evans' role will change for Bills
WR Lee Evans has been mostly a deep threat during his career, but the veteran receiver will be running more shallow routes in the coming season.
Under siege under center
Adding to the uncertainty due to the current lockout are the undeniably shaky QB situations facing one-third of the league's teams, including the 49ers and holdover starter Alex Smith.
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.
