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Wife of former Jets and Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Richard Todd arrested for attacking him with pliers

Debra Todd was booked into Lauderdale County Jail in Alabama on a second-degree assault charge with bond set at $30,000

Richard Todd played 10 NFL seasons for the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints from the mid-1970s to mid-80s after winning a co-national title at the University of Alabama, but that fame apparently didn't keep his wife from attacking him with a pair of pliers this week.

The attack landed Debra Darby Todd in an Alabama jail.

According to court documents obtained by OutKick and Fox News Digital from the District Court of Lauderdale County, Alabama, Debra Todd on Monday at approximately 11:05 p.m. "did intentionally cause physical injury to the victim by striking him multiple times with a pair of pliers during an argument."

Richard Todd, 73 years old later this month, did not require medical treatment or hospitalization. But he did apparently suffer multiple cuts and abrasions on his arms.

Debra Todd, 68, was booked into the Lauderdale County Jail, charged with felony second-degree assault, and her bond was set at $30,000.

Richard Todd in New York Jets uniform during 1981 season.
New York Jets quarterback Richard Todd (14) during the 1981 season. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Police records show she had not bonded out yet on Wednesday afternoon.

Police records further state there are two witnesses to the alleged assault.

Todd, his fans may recall, played at 6-foot-2 and anywhere between 207 and 212 pounds.

Todd's wife is 5-foot-3 and 105 pounds, per court documents.

Paul Bear Bryant talks with quarterback Richard Todd in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Paul Bear Bryant talks with quarterback Richard Todd (14) in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Richard Todd was a three-year starting quarterback at Alabama from 1972 through 1975 under coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, winning four SEC championships and the 1973 co-national title before being named first-team All-SEC as a senior.

The Jets selected him sixth overall in the 1976 NFL Draft, and in his 10 seasons he led New York to playoff appearances in 1981 and 1982. In 1982, Todd led the Jets to the AFC Championship game against the Miami Dolphins.

Todd finished his career with 20,000 passing yards and 124 touchdown passes.

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