Rams Tackle Alaric Jackson's Suspension Reduced to One Game
NFL hearing officer upholds one-game ban for punching Bills' Bradley Chubb, reducing initial two-game suspension.
Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson will miss one game after successfully appealing a two-game suspension for striking Buffalo Bills edge rusher Bradley Chubb. NFL hearing officer Derrick Brooks issued the reduced penalty on Wednesday.
The incident occurred following the Bills' 37-34 overtime victory over the Rams on Monday night at SoFi Stadium. After removing his jersey and shoulder pads, Jackson approached Chubb during the postgame handshake line and delivered a punch. Jackson stated that Chubb had made derogatory remarks about his mother during the game. Chubb did not retaliate.
The successful appeal spares Jackson an estimated $934,555 in lost pay, reducing the financial impact from two game checks to one.
Jackson's suspension stems from a violation of Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which pertains to "any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship." The official suspension statement noted that Jackson struck Chubb in the face "after a brief confrontation."
Jackson is set to serve his one-game ban on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. He will be eligible to return for the Rams' Week 7 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
This is not Jackson's first disciplinary issue with the league. He was suspended for the first two games of the 2024 season under the Personal Conduct Policy due to unconsented phone recordings, and he entered a diversion program following a June arrest on suspicion of domestic violence.