Rams' Alaric Jackson to Appeal Two-Game Suspension for Punching Bills' Bradley Chubb

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed Tuesday that starting left tackle Alaric Jackson plans to appeal his two-game suspension from the NFL. The suspension stems from an incident where Jackson punched Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after the Rams' 37-34 overtime loss on Monday night.

"Yes, that's my understanding," McVay said when asked if Jackson intended to appeal. The punch occurred near midfield moments after Buffalo's game-winning field goal, following an exchange of words between Jackson and Chubb.

McVay expressed concern over Jackson's decision-making, stating, "He has to consistently do a better job. It certainly doesn't help us when we're missing a player of his caliber."

This is not the first time Jackson has faced league discipline. He previously served a two-game suspension in 2024 for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. McVay noted that while he does not condone Jackson's actions, he is gathering all information regarding the incident before making further comments, as he was unaware of what Chubb may have said prior to the punch.

The potential absence of Jackson for two games poses a significant challenge for the Rams, who currently hold a 2-3 record. The team will be without its starting left tackle due to the suspension, which is a considerable blow to their efforts to improve their standing.