LOS ANGELES — The NFL is expected to suspend Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson for two games without pay after he punched Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Bradley Chubb following Monday night’s game, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The NFL has not yet notified the Rams or the NFL Players Association, however, the sources told Schefter.
Barring a successful appeal, Jackson will miss the Rams’ games against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6 and the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7.
In a scene captured by ESPN’s cameras, Jackson stood near midfield following Monday’s contest while exchanging jerseys with Bills defensive lineman Deone Walker when it appeared Chubb said something to Jackson. Jackson then walked toward Chubb before punching the linebacker in the face with his right hand.
“It’s just emotions, you know what I mean? Emotional game. It was a close game,” Chubb told the California Post in the Bills locker room. “And you know, they always catch the second guy. So, I let him swing. And then my teammates held me back, and I just chilled.”
Jackson was pulled away by Rams tight end Colby Parkinson after the punch.
“Like I said, it was emotional game. Tempers got flared,” Chubb said. “But it is what it is. We flushed it and we onto next week.”
Chubb was still in full uniform at the time, while Jackson had removed his shoulder pads and jersey before walking up to Chubb.
“Somebody swung, but hey, that’s not on me to tell who,” Chubb said. “There’s cameras out there. I just know, you know what I’m saying, I’m just ready for next week.”
When asked if the punch connected, Chubb responded, “I’m just ready for next week. … You see, I’m smiling. I’m with my team. … I’ll be ready for next week.”
This would be Jackson’s second NFL suspension, after he sat out for two games in 2024 for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
Source: www.espn.com
