Former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson died in a car crash in Alabama on Sunday night. He was 36 years old.
Jackson was killed when the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro he was driving"left the roadway, struck a tree, and overturned," a spokesperson for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency told CNN. The former Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks quarterback was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The crash occurred about 7 miles south of Montgomery, his home town.
— Minnesota Vikings April 13, 2020 Jackson joined Tennessee State University as the Tigers' quarterbacks coach in 2019 after coaching at Alabama State, his alma mater, for a year. During his 10-year career with the NFL, he accumulated 45 career touchdowns.Read MoreJackson leaves behind his wife Lakitta and three children, Tarvaris, Takayla and Tyson.
— Russell Wilson April 13, 2020 "Tarvaris Jackson was a beloved teammate, competitor, and Seahawk," said Pete Carroll, head coach of the Seahawks."He will be deeply missed. So heartbroken by the news of his passing and sending our condolences to his family and friends. We love you forever."Tarvaris Jackson was a beloved teammate, competitor, and Seahawk. He will be deeply missed. So heartbroken by the news of his passing and sending our condolences to his family and friends.
— Pete Carroll April 13, 2020 "During 2 training camps I competed with Tarvaris Jackson for the starting spot with the Vikings before Favre arrived both seasons," Sage Rosenfels, Jackson's former teammate, said on Twitter."For two guys fighting for the same job, we got along exceptionally well. TJack loved his family and teammates, and they loved him back. RIP #7.
— Sage Rosenfels April 13, 2020 "RIP Tavaris Jackson," Chad Greenway, Jackson's former Vikings' teammate, tweeted."TJack was one of the best teammates and friends. Drafted together in 06' and he will be missed."
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