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Jackson’s suspension reduced to one game by NFL hearing

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 2:55 PM UTC · How we work

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Alaric Jackson Suspension Reduced

Alaric Jackson’s suspension was reduced from two games to one by hearing officer Derrick Brooks.
The NFL had originally imposed a two-game ban for Jackson’s punch on Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb.
Jackson will miss the Rams’ Week 6 home game against the Arizona Cardinals and receive one game check.
The reduction saves Jackson roughly $934,555 of his $16.8 million base salary.

Summary

Rams Cut Jackson

The Rams could release Jackson, freeing $19.4 million while incurring $5 million dead money.
Jackson’s contract carries a $24.4 million cap hit and a three-year, $57 million extension signed in February 2025.
The cap savings could be used to retain Warren McClendon and target second-round tackles such as Elijah Paige.
Jackson, a Canadian-American dual citizen, earned a Super Bowl ring as a backup in February 2022.

History

Historical Context

In 2012, the NFL suspended Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice for two games after a domestic-violence video, prompting policy overhaul. Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFLPA negotiated a revised personal-conduct clause that imposed a $100,000 fine and mandated mandatory education for offenders. That precedent mirrors today’s Alaric Jackson case, where hearing officer Derrick Brooks cut a two-game ban to one, saving roughly $934,555 of his $16.8 million salary. The league’s evolving disciplinary framework now forces teams like the Rams to weigh cap savings against player value, shaping roster decisions for years ahead.

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Alaric Jackson Suspension Reduced

Alaric Jackson’s suspension was reduced from two games to one by hearing officer Derrick Brooks.
The NFL had originally imposed a two-game ban for Jackson’s punch on Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb.
Jackson will miss the Rams’ Week 6 home game against the Arizona Cardinals and receive one game check.
The reduction saves Jackson roughly $934,555 of his $16.8 million base salary.

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