Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson is officially suspended for two games, and honestly, can you even believe what went down? This isn’t some rumor; the NFL has made it concrete after Jackson decided to throw a right hook at Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after their 37-34 overtime loss on Monday night. Yikes.
What Went Down on Monday Night
So, the game ends, right? And it’s an overtime loss for the Rams, which already stings. ESPN’s cameras caught Jackson at midfield, exchanging jerseys with Bills defensive lineman Deone Walker. Everything seemed normal until Chubb reportedly said something to Jackson. We don’t know the exact words, but whatever it was, it set Jackson off. He responded with a punch, a right hand straight to Chubb’s face! Rams tight end Colby Parkinson had to step in and pull Jackson away. Talk about a post-game melee. Chubb, for his part, later downplayed it, calling it “just emotions.” Still, the league clearly didn’t see it that way.
The Fallout: Two Games Gone
This isn’t a small deal for the Rams. Jackson has been a consistent presence on their offensive line, starting all five games this season and only missing one game last year. He’s a key part of that protection unit. Now, he’s out. He’ll miss their upcoming games against the Cardinals and the Raiders, which are absolutely crucial in the early part of the season. Jackson does have the option to appeal the suspension, and if he does, names like Derrick Brooks, Jordy Nelson, Ron Rivera, or James Thrash would be the ones hearing his case and rendering a final decision. But as of right now, he’s sidelined.
The Rams are going to have to adjust fast without their starting left tackle. It’s an unexpected hit to their offensive line depth, and they’ve got to figure out who steps up and how they fill that void for the next two weeks.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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