It looks like Tarvaris Jackson is no longer in Seattle's quarterback plans. The Seahawks have told Jackson they intend to move him, according to CBSSports.com. The main roadblock in moving Jackson was believed to be his contract. The 29-year-old is set to earn $4 million this season, which could be a bit high for some teams, especially given Jackson's unproven resume and likely role as a backup. Jackson's current deal might not be as big of an issue as originally believed, though, as he's reportedly willing to alter his contract in order to facilitate a trade to a better situation....
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