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Ex-NFL Star Richard Todd's Wife Arrested for Assault
12 Nov
Summary
- Debra Darby Todd arrested for domestic violence involving her husband.
- She allegedly struck former Jets QB Richard Todd with pliers.
- Richard Todd sustained cuts but declined medical treatment.
Debra Darby Todd, 68, was arrested on November 9, 2026, in Florence, Alabama, facing a second-degree domestic violence charge. The arrest stems from an alleged incident involving her husband, former NFL quarterback Richard Todd, 72. According to court documents, Debra Darby Todd struck Richard Todd with pliers during an argument at their home.
Richard Todd sustained multiple cuts on his arms but reportedly did not require medical treatment or hospitalization. He declined any offers for medical assistance. Debra Darby Todd was booked into the Lauderdale County Jail with a bond set at $30,000, but she has since been released.
Richard Todd, a native of Mobile, Alabama, played quarterback for the University of Alabama before being drafted by the New York Jets in 1976. He played 11 seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Jets, and concluded his career with the New Orleans Saints, amassing over 20,000 passing yards and 124 touchdown passes. He was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 1998.
