The Los Angeles Rams’ starting left tackle, Alaric Jackson, has received a two-game suspension without pay for striking Buffalo linebacker Bradley Chubb in the face after their Monday night overtime matchup. The NFL announced the suspension on Tuesday, stating that Jackson, a native of Windsor, Ont., will miss the upcoming games against Arizona and Las Vegas, pending a possible appeal.
Describing Jackson’s action as “an act of unsportsmanlike conduct,” the league revealed that the incident occurred following the Bills’ victory over the Rams at SoFi Stadium. Jackson and Chubb exchanged words after which Jackson struck Chubb, causing his hat to fall off. Teammates intervened to separate the two players during the altercation.
This suspension comes in the wake of prior off-field issues for Jackson. He was previously arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence in June and faced a lawsuit in 2025 concerning alleged unauthorized recording of sexual acts. Despite being a Super Bowl winner in 2022, Jackson has a history of off-field controversies.
As a vital player for the Rams, Jackson’s absence poses a challenge as the team lacks a reliable backup left tackle. David Quessenberry stands as the primary backup, but his limited recent playing time raises concerns. In the absence of Jackson last season, the Rams opted for DJ Humphries over Quessenberry. Additionally, rookie lineman Keagen Trost, another potential backup, has been sidelined with a hamstring injury throughout the current season.
