The Facts: The presence of Jackson at backup quarterback has been a reassuring one for the Seahawks the past two seasons, but that may not be the case in 2016. A source close to Jackson told 710ESPN that the veteran QB doesn't plan to re-sign with Seattle before free agency begins, and that he took a deal worth less money than offers he received from other teams to return to the Seahawks in 2015.
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Jackson, who earned a reported $1.5 million in 2015, has been a trusted presence behind Russell Wilson the last three years. He's appeared in nine games -- including once in the postseason -- during that span. He made four appearances last year, finishing the campaign with four completions on six attempts (good for 37 yards). Testing the free agent market doesn't necessarily mean Jackson will be moving on. But Seattle will likely have to pay to keep him.