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Tarvaris Jackson free on $2,500 bond after threatening to kill wife

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SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 29: Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson #7 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to the game against the St. Louis Rams at CenturyLink Field on December 29, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tarvaris Jackson

Otto Greule Jr

Former Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson has been released from jail on a $2,500 bond, after allegedly pointing a gun at and threatening to kill his wife.

According to Chris Hush of WESH, the 33-year-old Jackson was released from jail Friday.

Jackson was arrested after an incident with his wife in which he was intoxicated, and threatened to shoot her. She grabbed an iron and a knife at one point to protect herself, before another adult at the residence separated them. She also taunted the free agent quarterback, saying “You better be accurate because you ain’t accurate on the field.”

Jackson has a 59.6 percent career completion percentage.

According to the police report, several children were in the home at the time of the incident, and police found marijuana along with his 9mm handgun. He is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

“She felt fearful and she thought he could kill her,” said Twis Lizasuain with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

The report also stated there may have been prior disputes between Jackson and his wife, which will certainly complicate the case and his bid for future employment. The Seahawks had previously said they’d welcome the veteran backup back, but that seems less likely now.