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Posted: 6/14/2013 12:56am et

The Seattle Seahawks signed QB Tarvaris Jackson to a one-year deal Thursday, June 13 after he passed his physical.

Huddle Up: The season before Russell Wilson's arrival, Jackson made 14 starts for the 'Hawks, throwing for 3,091 yards and 14 TDs. The No. 2 job is now up for grabs, and Jackson would figure to be better suited to replace Wilson in the Seattle offense than fellow free-agent signee Brady Quinn.

Posted: 6/12/2013 1:08pm et

The Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign free-agent QB Tarvaris Jackson to a one-year deal.

Huddle Up: Jackson is familiar with the Seahawks offense and could step in and hold serve should something happen to Russell Wilson. But if T-Jax does see the field, the only Seahawk whose fantasy value wouldn't take a significant nosedive would be Marshawn Lynch, because he'd be carrying the entirety of the offense.

Posted: 6/12/2013 12:27am et

Free-agent QB Tarvaris Jackson (Bills) is expected to visit the Seattle Seahawks in the next day or two to possibly sign a contract with the team, two sources said Tuesday, June 11. Jackson was the team's starting quarterback in 2011, but lost his job last summer to QB Russell Wilson, and was traded to the Buffalo Bills. QB Brady Quinn is the current backup to Wilson.

Huddle Up: Could the Brady Quinn be over before it really begins in Seattle? Jackson would seem to be a better fit for the Seahawks' offense.

Posted: 6/11/2013 12:13am et

The Buffalo Bills released QB Tarvaris Jackson Monday, June 10.

Huddle Up: Jackson was a place-holder while the Bills sorted out the post-Ryan Fitzpatrick era. With Kevin Kolb and E.J. Manuel now in Buffalo, there was no more need for T-Jax.

Posted: 5/30/2013 5:28pm et

Buffalo Bills QBs Tarvaris Jackson and Kevin Kolb and are splitting reps with the first team in OTAs, and rookie QB EJ Manuel is working as the third-stringer.

Huddle Up: Jackson is the true wild card here, and this may be his last chance to win an NFL starting gig. In Jackson's previous 7 NFL season, he's started the majority of a season only twice -- 2007 with the Vikings and 2011 with the Seahawks -- and has averaged a hom-hum 2,501 passing yards, 11.5 passing TDs, 7.5 interceptions, 184 rushing yards and 2 rushing scores over those 2 seasons while posting a 15- 11 record in 26 starts.

Posted: 2/15/2013 3:27pm et

Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills QB Tarvaris Jackson signed a one-year deal that could be worth as much as $4.5 million. Bills head coach Doug Marrone said Jackson and Ryan Fitzpatrick will compete for the starting quarterback position during offseason workouts and training camp.

Huddle Up: Jackson's deal is likely loaded with incentives, on the off chance that the Bills come up with a better quarterback option prior to the start of the season--say, in the draft. And Jackson's signing certainly doesn't bode well for Fitzpatrick sticking around on his current deal; expect a restructure or release in the very near future.

Posted: 8/27/2012 12:06pm et

The Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement with QB Tarvaris Jackson, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person said a deal to restructure the final year of Jackson's contract was reached early Monday, Aug. 27, and that the quarterback was already traveling to Buffalo.

Huddle Up: With Russell Wilson emerging in Seattle Jackson became expendable. He'll move into the backup role behind Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Posted: 8/26/2012 11:25pm et

Updating a previous report, the Seattle Seahawks agreed to trade QB Tarvaris Jackson to the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Aug. 26, for an undisclosed draft pick, according to league sources. Jackson is scheduled to make $4 million in 2012, but he is open to adjusting his salary.

Huddle Up: Jackson, Seattle's starter a year ago, is heading East. Ryan Fitzpatrick is the Bills' starter, and it's unclear where Jackson will fit in with backups Vince Young, Tyler Thigpen and Brad Smith already in Buffalo. Smith, who runs Buffalo's Wildcat package and also lines up at receiver, likely is the lone QB secure with a roster spot behind Fitzpatrick.

Posted: 8/20/2012 11:47am et

Seattle Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson, who is set to earn $4 million this season, would be willing to alter that some to facilitate a trade to a better situation, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The Seahawks would not seek compensation beyond a fifth-round draft pick, and may have to settle for less.

Huddle Up: Jackson has been helping efforts to be traded throughout his career... with his play. Seattle appears set with Matt Flynn and Russell Wilson, and believe it or not there are teams where Jackson might actually be in the mix for significant playing time at quarterback. We're looking at you, Arizona.

Posted: 8/19/2012 7:21pm et

The Seattle Seahawks have informed QB Tarvaris Jackson that they are looking to trade him. The team is not expecting more than a fifth-round draft choice in return and may have to accept a lesser pick. Jackson is scheduled to make $4 million this season but is willing to restructure his contract to facilitate a trade.

Huddle Up: The solid preseason play of free-agent signee Matt Flynn and downright impressive showings by third-round pick Russell Wilson have made Jackson, the team's incumbent starter, completely expendable. Seattle added that it will not trade Jackson to a division rival, but any other team looking for QB depth is a potential landing spot for the seventh-year veteran.

Posted: 8/13/2012 6:35pm et

Seattle Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson may not make the final roster. QBs Matt Flynn and Russell Wilson are going to be on the roster, and the team still likes developmental QB Josh Portis. Jackson is also scheduled to earn $4 million in salary for the 2012 season.

Huddle Up: The writing was on the wall for Jackson as soon as Seattle acquired Flynn and Wilson in the offseason. With Jackson, the Seahawks ranked 26th in the league in average gain per pass play, and coach Pete Carroll clearly was looking to upgrade the aerial attack. Both Flynn and Wilson played well in Seattle's preseason opener Saturday, and if the trend continues, deciding to part ways with Jackson will be an easy decision.

Posted: 8/6/2012 11:45am et

Seattle Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson received reps with the first-team offense during a scrimmage Sunday, Aug. 5. Head coach Pete Carroll has not announced a starting quarterback for the team's preseason opener; however, Jackson figures to get the first crack with the starters.

Huddle Up: Most handicappers have Matt Flynn winning this battle, but in Seattle's run-heavy offense there doesn't appear to be much in the way of fantasy value here.

Posted: 7/31/2012 1:23am et

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Monday, July 30, that he has a timetable in his head as to when he will announce the team's starting quarterback. QBs Matt Flynn, Tarvaris Jackson and Russell Wilson are each jockeying for position on the depth chart.

Huddle Up: Peter King they're all getting equal snaps. What a circus. Matt Flynn would have seemed to be a shoe-in (with his $10m guaranteed money) but apparently he's not.

Posted: 6/25/2012 11:31am et

Although Seattle Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson is expected to receive the first-team reps at the start of training camp, the team's quarterback competition will last well into camp and preseason games. Head coach Pete Carroll will be watching Jackson, QB Matt Flynn and QB Russell Wilson compete for the job at that time.