On Monday, it was reported that former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson had died in a car accident at 36 years old.
Jackson was a second-round pick by the Vikings in the 2006 NFL Draft.
In 2009, the Vikings made the aggressive move to sign Brett Favre, meaning Jackson, who started 17 games the two seasons prior, would be demoted to backup.
In expressing his condolences, Favre said that Jackson handled the move with class.
“My time with the Vikings was very special because the team embraced and welcomed me as one of their own. Tarvaris could have been anything but welcoming, but (instead he) was pure class and as good a teammate as any I’ve played with. (I’m) proud to call him a friend!! Such sad news.”
Jackson spent nine seasons in the NFL, starting 34 games for the Vikings and Seahawks. He was 17-17 overall as a starter and threw for 7,263 yards, 39 touchdowns and 35 interceptions.
He was a member of the 2013 Seahawks team that won the Super Bowl.
