The Los Angeles Rams are already sitting at a disappointing 2-3, and now they are going to be without offensive lineman Alaric Jackson for two crucial games. This isn’t some minor injury, folks, it is a full-blown NFL suspension handed down after his actions on the field at SoFi Stadium.
What Even Happened After That Loss?
Jackson’s suspension comes after Monday night’s tough 37-34 loss to the Buffalo Bills. While players were doing the usual post-game thing, shaking hands and swapping jerseys, Jackson reportedly threw a punch at Buffalo defensive player Bradley Chubb. And yeah, it was caught on video. The NFL wasted no time, ruling Tuesday that this punch will cost Jackson two games and the pay that comes with it. The league’s statement was clear: “Jackson struck Buffalo linebacker Bradley Chubb in the face after a brief confrontation, violating Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which applies to ‘any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.’” Head coach Sean McVay said the lineman plans to appeal under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, but man, this is a mess.
Not His First Time in Hot Water
What’s even wilder is that this isn’t Jackson’s first dance with an NFL suspension. Get this: back in 2024, he was suspended for two games then too. That one was for a violation of the NFL’s personal conduct policy. It reportedly stemmed from a woman suing him and alleging Jackson had recorded sexual acts with her on his phone without her consent. So yeah, this isn’t some isolated outburst from a guy who just snapped. This is a pattern for Jackson, and it has to be a huge headache for the Rams, who are already struggling to get their season on track.
A 2-3 start is already tough enough. Losing a starting offensive lineman for two games, especially under these circumstances, is just adding insult to injury for the Rams. You gotta wonder how this kind of distraction affects a team trying to find its footing early in the season. They’ve got to figure this out, and fast.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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