NFL Reduces Alaric Jackson’s Suspension to One Game

On Wednesday, NFL hearing officer Derrick Brooks lowered the suspension of Los Angeles Rams tackle Alaric Jackson from two games to one. This decision comes after Jackson struck Buffalo Bills edge rusher Bradley Chubb post-game.

The incident took place immediately after Buffalo’s 37-34 overtime victory over the Rams at SoFi Stadium on Monday night. After removing his jersey and shoulder pads, Jackson approached Chubb and threw a punch, claiming Chubb made degrading remarks about his mother during the game. Chubb chose not to respond physically.

Jackson’s appeal was successful, minimizing his financial loss to approximately $934,555 against his $16.8 million base salary. This change cuts his lost pay from two game checks to one.

“They always catch the second guy, so I let him swing, and then my teammates held me back, and I just chilled,” Chubb stated after the game.

Jackson will serve his suspension during Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals but can return in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

An official statement on the suspension noted: “After the game, as players were shaking hands and exchanging jerseys, 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 contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.'”

Jackson has a prior record of disciplinary actions with the NFL. In 2024, he faced a two-game suspension due to the Personal Conduct Policy for unconsented phone recordings. Additionally, he participated in a diversion program following a June arrest related to domestic violence allegations.

Alaric Jackson, number 77 for the Rams, appeared in several games and training sessions, as documented in images from Getty.