The master of both coin flip and team-first, Tarvaris Jackson will return to the Seahawks to back up QB Russell Wilson, according to Fox Sports Tuesday. Jackson had been a free agent looking a chance to compete for a starting job, but finally accepted the Seahawks offer.
For two years, Jackson has had little action behind Wilson, who has not missed a game in three seasons. Jackson threw a single pass last season, and was 10 of 13 the year before, all in mop-up duty. He made $1.25 million last season, and may have taken less to return. Wilson’s fourth-year contract will pay him $1.5 million, unless he gets an extension.
Jackson started 14 games in 2011 and earned the respect of teammates and coaches for playing through injury. He spent 2012 in Buffalo and also did not play there.
The Seahawks have been operating in organized team activities this month with two QBs, Wilson and R.J. Archer, 33, who has not thrown a pass in the NFL. The third-string quarterback last year, B.J. Daniels, is being converted to a wide receiver and kick/punt returner.
An ESPN story Tuesday speculated that another free agent quarterback looking for work, Michael Vick, 35, might be a fit in Seattle if Jackson did not return. Vick played in 10 games with three starts last year with the Jets.
SEAHAWKS FREE AGENT TRACKER
Unrestricted Free Agents
| Date | Player | Action | Skinny | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | TE Anthony McCoy | Re-signed | One year; injured last 2 seasons | ||
| 3/10 | CB Byron Maxwell | Signed-Phil | 6 years, $63 million: ($10.3 avg) | ||
| 3/10 | LG James Carpenter | Signed-NYJ | 4 years, $20 million | ||
| 3/10 | LB Malcolm Smith | Signed-Oak | 2 years, $7 million | ||
| 3/12 | DE O. Schofield | Signed-Atl | 9 QB hits, 2 sacks for ’14 Hawks | ||
| 3/13 | PR Bryan Walters | Signed-Jax | Primary punt returner in ’14 | ||
| 3/16 | S Jeron Johnson | Signed-Was | $3.5 million over 2 years | ||
| 3/19 | TE Tony Moeaki | Signed-Atl | 6 games, 2 starts in ’14 | ||
| 3/19 | DT D. Smith | Re-signed | Spent 2014 on injured reserve | ||
| 3/27 | LS Clint Gresham | Re-signed | Played in all 16 games | ||
| 4/2 | FB Will Tukuafu | Re-signed | Made 2 starts; also DL | ||
| 4/2 | DE D. Dobbs | Re-signed | 4 games in 2014 | ||
| 4/20 | C Lemuel Jeanpierre | Re-signed | Played in 15 games in ’14 | ||
| 6/9 | QB Tarvaris Jackson | Re-signed | Threw 1 pass in 2014 |
Restricted Free Agents
| Date | Player | Action | Skinny |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | DE Greg Scruggs | Re-signed | Injured reserve last 2 years (knee) |
| 3/9 | LB Mike Morgan | Re-signed | Played in 53 games since 2011 |
| 3/9 | WR Ricardo Lockette | Re-signed | 11 catches, 2 TDs in ’14 |
| 3/9 | CB DeShawn Shead | Re-signed | Played in 16 games with 1 start in ’14 |
Extensions / Restructures / Cuts
| Date | Player | Action | Skinny |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | RB Marshawn Lynch | Extend. | 3 years, $31 million; $12 million in 2015 |
| 3/6 | TE Zach Miller | Cut | Played 3 games in ’14; had severe ankle injury |
| 3/6 | OT Garrett Scott | Cut | Waived due to a non-football heart condition |
Remaining Unrestricted Free Agents
| Player | Pos. | Age | Current Avg. | Skinny |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Williams | DT | 34 | $2,100,000 | Considering retirement |
| Heath Farwell | ILB | 33 | $1,125,000 | Retiring to coach |
| Landon Cohen | DT | 28 | $730,000 | Played in one playoff game |
Remaining Restricted Free Agents
| Player | Pos. | Age | Current Avg. | Skinny |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Shilling | G | 26 | $645,000 | Went on IR Nov. 10 (knee) |
| David Gilreath | WR | 26 | $495,000 | Didn’t play in 2014 |
| Jermaine Kearse | WR | 25 | $480,000 | Winning TD in NFC Champ. |
Free Agents Signed
| Date | Player | Pos. | From | Skinny |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | Will Blackmon | CB | Jacksonville | 12 starts for the Jaguars last 2 years |
| 3/9 | Cary Williams | CB | Philadelphia | Deal is 3 years, $18 million |
| 3/16 | Jesse Williams | DT | Seattle | Cut March 6, re-signed |
| 3/19 | Ahtyba Rubin | DT | Cleveland | Better suited to Seattle’s 4-3 |
Trades
| Date | Player | Pos. | From | Skinny |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | Jimmy Graham | TE | New Orleans | Cost: C Max Unger, No. 1 pick |
2 Comments
I’ve been wondering if there’s any chance that Zack Miller can make another try at passing a physical after further rehab. Any comments?
I love the guy. He will have to beat out a younger TE who is already on the team. That’s if he is giving the chance with the Hawks.