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Tarvaris Jackson is Seahawks' best insurance policy for Russell Wilson injury — if he's eligible

Is free-agent quarterback Tarvaris Jackson still facing a suspension under the NFL’s domestic-violence policy? Or has he been cleared?

The league isn’t saying.

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An NFL spokesman declined to comment to Sporting News on Monday night as to whether an offseason arrest has affected Jackson’s eligibility to play if signed.

A source told Sporting News the Seahawks have kept in direct contact with Jackson but it doesn’t appear a signing is imminent. The source said Jackson told the Seahawks he was cleared but the team hasn’t confirmed his status with league headquarters.