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Vikings' Asher Allen retires at age 24
MINNEAPOLIS, April 19 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Vikings, waiting on a retirement decision by Brett Favre, have re-signed back-up quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, the team said Monday.
The team didn't reveal the terms of the deal, but the (Minneapolis) Star Tribune reported the contract for Jackson, a restricted free agent, is for the tender amount of $1.2 million for one year.
Jackson didn't see much action last year as Favre led the Vikings to the NFC Championship game. He completed only 14-of-21 passes for 201 yards and one touchdown while appearing in eight games.
Vikings Coach Brad Childress has said the team won't pressure Favre, 40, into making a decision on returning for another season.
Jackson is a 2006 second-round pick out of Alabama State. In his four-year career with Minnesota, he has thrown for 3,643 yards and 21 TDs while allowing 18 interceptions in 33 games.
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