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Rams’ Alaric Jackson Suspended Two Games After Post-Game Punch on Bills’ Bradley Chubb
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Core Event
During the post-game jersey exchange after the Buffalo Bills’ 37-34 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams, Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson struck Bills outside linebacker Bradley Chubb in the face. Television cameras captured Jackson walking toward Chubb, delivering a right-hand punch that knocked Chubb’s hat off before teammates pulled the two apart. Jackson will miss the Rams’ Week 6 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals and Week 7 game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Background & Context
The incident follows prior disciplinary issues for Jackson. He was arrested on June 9 after a domestic-violence allegation; the case was placed in a pre-filing diversion program. In 2024, Jackson served a two-game suspension for a violation of the NFL’s personal-conduct policy after a civil lawsuit alleged he recorded sexual acts without consent. The recent punch adds a second suspension within three seasons.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Bills 37, Rams 34 (overtime).
- Rams record after Week 5: 2-3; Bills record: 4-1.
- Jackson has started every Rams game this season (five starts) and 56 of 62 career games since joining as an undrafted free agent in 2021.
- The suspension ends after the October 25 game, making Jackson eligible again on October 26.
Official Statements & Responses
The league noted that the incident occurred after the final whistle while players were still on the field.
Rams head coach Sean McVay addressed the broader team performance, criticizing the special-teams unit but offered no comment on the punch itself.
Verbatim Quote
- “It’s just emotions, you know what I mean? Emotional game. It was a close game,” — Bradley Chubb, Bills captain
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Early reports from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Fox News indicated that Jackson was expected to receive a two-game suspension, noting that the NFL had not yet notified the team or the NFLPA.
- Subsequent Field Level Media coverage on October 13 confirmed that the NFL had officially suspended Jackson for two games.
Timeline
- June 8 – Police respond to a domestic-violence call at Jackson’s West Hills home.
- June 9 – Jackson is arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence; case later placed in a diversion program.
- 2024 – Jackson serves a two-game suspension for a personal-conduct violation.
- Week 5 – Bills defeat Rams 37-34 in overtime; post-game punch occurs.
- October 13, 2026 – NFL announces a two-game suspension for Jackson.
- October 18 – Rams host the Arizona Cardinals (Jackson unavailable).
- October 25 – Rams play the Las Vegas Raiders (Jackson unavailable).
- October 26 – Jackson eligible to return to the active roster.
What’s Next
With Jackson sidelined, the Rams must rely on backup left tackle David Quessenberry or consider activating rookie Keagan Trost from injured reserve for Weeks 6 and 7. The offensive line’s stability will be tested as the team seeks to rebound from the loss and the disciplinary fallout.