The NFL has reduced Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson's suspension from two games to one following an appeal. Jackson will miss Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals but is eligible to return in Week 7.
The two-game suspension for Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson has been reduced to one game upon appeal, according to the NFL. The decision was made by hearing officer Derrick Brooks, who was jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFL Players Association. No reason for the reduction was provided.
The suspension stemmed from an altercation following the Rams' 37-34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. Jackson was exchanging jerseys with a Bills player when Bradley Chubb, a Bills linebacker, approached him. According to ESPN, Jackson followed Chubb, exchanged words with him, and then punched him in the face. Chubb's teammates pulled him away before the situation escalated further. The incident was recorded by ESPN cameras during postgame coverage.
Chubb addressed the incident after the game, stating, "It was a close game," and adding, "And, you know, they always catch the second guy, so I let him swing and my teammates held me back and I just chilled."
Jackson will miss Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals but is eligible to return for the Week 7 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Backup offensive tackle David Quessenberry is slated to start in Jackson's absence. Quessenberry has made 30 NFL starts, though none since the 2023 season with the Minnesota Vikings.
The Rams, who entered the season as preseason Super Bowl favorites, fell to 2-3 with the loss to the Bills. The team faces a stretch of games against the Cardinals, Raiders, Chargers, and Commanders before their Week 11 bye. According to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, Jackson will lose close to $1 million by missing the game against the Cardinals.
The reduction in suspension provides a slight reprieve for the Rams' offensive line, which has been a key component of their season. Losing their starting left tackle for even one game disrupts continuity, particularly with the team already dealing with other roster challenges. The return of Jackson in Week 7 allows the Rams to regain stability as they attempt to recover from a difficult start to the season.
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