Rams lineman Alaric Jackson banned two games for postgame punch
The NFL has reportedly suspended Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson for two games without pay after he punched Buffalo Bills edge rusher Bradley Chubb. The incident happened during postgame handshakes following Buffalo's 37-34 win on Monday night. Jackson will sit out Los Angeles' next two games against Arizona and Las Vegas.
The league’s discipline follows a postgame altercation after Buffalo’s 37-34 Monday night victory. Jackson and Chubb argued near midfield during handshakes and jersey swaps; after Chubb moved away, Jackson approached and struck him in the jaw. Jackson had already exchanged jerseys and was holding a Bills shirt. Chubb said he stayed calm while teammates restrained him.
Jackson previously received a two-game NFL suspension in 2024 under the personal conduct policy. He was arrested in June 2026 on suspicion of felony domestic violence and charged with injuring an intimate partner, but prosecutors did not file criminal charges; the case went to a pre-filing diversion program, and the NFL did not suspend him.
This suspension may affect the Rams’ offensive line and their upcoming games against Arizona and Las Vegas, while reinforcing league expectations around postgame conduct. Fans and players could see renewed discussion about on-field discipline and how past personal-conduct matters shape public perception. The incident may also influence how athletes and teams manage emotions after close, heated games, though its broader societal impact is likely limited to sports culture and workplace accountability.