Former NFL quarterback Richard Todd’s wife has been arrested after allegedly striking him with pliers during a domestic dispute.
Debra Darby Todd, 68, faces one charge of second-degree domestic violence involving second-degree assault.
According to a Lauderdale County deposition obtained by Oxygen, the alleged attack took place shortly after 11 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the couple’s home in Florence, Alabama. Debra is accused of hitting the former New York Jets quarterback several times with the tool.
Richard, 72, reportedly suffered cuts and abrasions on his arms but did not seek medical attention, the document states.
Debra was taken into custody and booked at the Lauderdale County Jail, where her bond was set at $30,000. Her booking photo appeared to show an abrasion beneath one eye.
It was not immediately known whether Debra had entered a plea or hired a lawyer. In Alabama, second-degree domestic violence is a felony punishable by two to 20 years in prison.
Richard and Debra married in 1982 and have three children together.
The 6-foot-2–quarterback played at the University of Alabama from 1973 through 1975. During his college career, he earned first-team All-SEC honors, recognizing him among the top players in the Southeastern Conference.
The Jets selected Todd in the 1976 NFL Draft, and he spent eight seasons with the franchise, where he was named the team’s Most Valuable Player.
He finished his professional career with the New Orleans Saints in 1985. Todd was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 1998 and later entered the investment banking industry.
Representatives for the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office and the Lauderdale County Circuit Clerk’s Office did not immediately respond to Oxygen’s requests for comment.