Sports · October 14, 2026
Rams LT Alaric Jackson's suspension for punching Bradley Chubb reduced from 2 games to 1 upon appeal
Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson's two-game suspension for punching Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb following a Monday night loss has been reduced to one game on appeal. Hearing officer Derrick Brooks issued the ruling on Wednesday, meaning Jackson will miss only Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals rather than two matchups. The altercation occurred post-game while players were on the field. The reduction in penalty reportedly saves Jackson approximately $934,555 in salary. Jackson has a prior disciplinary history, including a 2024 suspension and an offseason arrest, while Chubb has denied specific allegations regarding the verbal exchange that preceded the punch.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Hearing officer Derrick Brooks reduced Alaric Jackson's suspension from two games to one.
- The suspension was for punching Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after a Monday night game.
- Jackson will miss the Week 6 game against the Arizona Cardinals.
- The incident occurred during post-game exchanges at SoFi Stadium.
- Jackson is on a base salary of roughly $16.8 million.
- Jackson has a prior history of NFL discipline, including a 2024 suspension.
Reported by only some outlets
- Jackson allegedly claimed Chubb made sexually degrading remarks about his mother.
- Chubb denied making insults about Jackson's mother, claiming he only spoke about the game.
- The successful appeal saves Jackson an estimated $934,555.
- Jackson was arrested this past offseason for suspicion of domestic violence.
- The incident violated NFL Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1 regarding sportsmanship.
Confirmed
- Alaric Jackson's suspension was reduced from 2 games to 1 on appeal by Derrick Brooks.
- Jackson will be eligible to return for the Week 7 game.
- The punch occurred post-game at SoFi Stadium.
Reported
- Bradley Chubb claimed he told Jackson 'all that chipping ain’t gonna save you'. (New York Post)
- Jackson claimed the provocation involved degrading remarks about his mother. (Fox News)
Rumor
- Evidence of provocation from Chubb may have influenced the hearing officer's decision. (NBC Sports)
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