Former NFL QB Tarvaris Jackson dies in car accident

Former Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson has tragically died in car accident. Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Former Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson dies in car accident

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 4/13/20

The sports world has experienced yet another loss in 2020.

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson has died in a car accident, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Former #Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson died last night in a car accident in Alabama, a spokesperson for his employer Tennessee State tells me. Jackson, 36, was TSU’s QB coach. Along with Seattle, he also played for the #Vikings and #Bills.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 13, 2020

The 36-year-old was Tennessee State University's quarterbacks coach after spending nine years in the NFL between the Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills.

Jackson went 17-17 in his NFL career with a 59.6 completion percentage, 7,263 yards, 39 touchdowns and 35 interceptions. He's also a Super Bowl champion -- he backed up Russell Wilson in Super Bowl XLVIII in a 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos.

Wilson expressed his condolences to Jackson's family after hearing the news.

TJack... you will be missed. Praying for your family...Love you man.
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 13, 2020

The death of Jackson comes just days after Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave died after suffering a brain bleed.

If the death of athletes and the coronavirus pandemic is any indication of how the rest of 2020 will go, then many will be hoping we can flash forward to 2021.

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