Bradley Chubb Details Alaric Jackson Punch, Cites 'Trash Talk' Preceding Incident
Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb provided his account of the altercation with Rams lineman Alaric Jackson, which led to Jackson's reduced suspension.
Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb has offered a detailed account of the incident that led to Los Angeles Rams lineman Alaric Jackson's suspension, describing a verbal exchange that escalated to a physical confrontation. The NFL recently reduced Jackson's suspension from two games to one.
Chubb stated that he and Jackson were exchanging "talking junk" during a heated fourth quarter. He acknowledged his own role in the exchange, stating, "I'm not going to say to y'all I don't have any fault in the situation." However, Chubb refuted claims that he had insulted Jackson's mother, asserting, "That's not true at all."
According to Chubb, he approached Jackson and said, "Hey, we're gonna see y'all [butt] again." He elaborated that he meant the Rams tackle wouldn't be protected by help blocks the next time they met on the field. Jackson then reportedly asked Chubb what he had said, and as Chubb began demonstrating how blockers wouldn't save him, Jackson approached him more closely.
"The chip's not going to save you. The guard's not going to... boom," Chubb recounted, describing the moment Jackson threw a punch. Chubb said he considered retaliating but ultimately decided against it, recognizing his role as a leader and the need to remain on the field for his team.
Jackson's punch violated NFL policy, leading to his suspension. Chubb, who did not retaliate, avoided suspension for an upcoming game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
This incident adds to a history of disciplinary issues for Jackson. He was previously suspended in September 2024 for violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy related to an encounter with a woman. In June 2026, Jackson was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence following a disturbance at his home. While he was not formally charged, the case was assigned to a pre-filing diversion program, and officials indicated the matter could be revisited.
Chubb's account portrays Jackson as reacting intensely to verbal sparring, contributing to Jackson's reputation as a hothead following multiple off-field and on-field incidents.