Debra Todd, former NFL quarterback Richard Todd’s wife, arrested for domestic violence after attacking him with pliers

Debra Darby Todd, the wife of former NFL quarterback Richard Todd was arrested after she allegedly attacked him with pliers on Monday, November 9. According to 48 News, citing court documents, Debra has been charged with domestic violence.

The incident took place on Monday night after an argument between the two at their Lauderdale County house, the outlet reported. According to the court documents, Richard had multiple cuts on his arms, however he refused to go to the hospital. The New York Post reported that Debra is now being held at the Lauderdale County Jail and has a bond of $30,000 on her.

According to the court fillings, cited by Fox News, Debra “did intentionally cause physical injury to the victim (Richard) by striking him multiple times with a pair of pliers during an argument.” It is however not clear what the argument was about and whether or not Debra received any injuries herself.


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Who is Richard Todd?

Richard began his career with the New York Jets after he was their sixth overall pick in the 1976 NFL draft as a 23 year old. Before that he played college football with the Alabama Crimson Tide while Paul Bryant was the coach. He went on to play for 11 years in the league and later also played for the New Orleans Saints.

The 72 year old has worked in the investment banking and securities industry after retiring from the NFL, according to AL News. He worked at Bear Stearns for 22 years and for nearly 11 years with JP Morgan, according to Bama 247.

What is known about Richard’s wife Debra?

Debra Derby Todd also known as Debra ‘Lulu’ Todd is 68 and was charged with second degree domestic assault on her husband. The two have been living at a farm in Florence for the past several years. The couple got married around 1982

The two share three children. The oldest of whom, Gater Todd, was a golfer and later served as an assistant golf coach for Vanderbilt, according to Bama 247. Their daughter Darbi Lou, who worked as an account executive in the entertainment marketing industry as of 2019 and son Jimmy who graduated from Alabama that year..

The couple has had a relatively private life since Richard retired and not much is known about their personal lives.