Rams' Jackson has suspension reduced to 1 game after appeal

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Alaric Jackson #77 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFC Championship NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
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Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson had his two-game suspension reduced Wednesday to one game, NFL spokesperson Michael Signora announced.

Jackson will only miss Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals after meeting with hearing officer Derrick Brooks, who was jointly appointed by the NFL and NFLPA.

The Rams offensive lineman was initially handed a two-game suspension for punching Buffalo Bills edge rusher Bradley Chubb on Monday during a postgame altercation.

Jackson walked toward Chubb and punched him in the face after the two exchanged words. The incident was picked up by an ESPN camera.

Chubb and Jackson were separated by their respective teammates immediately after the altercation turned physical.

"It's just emotions, you know what I mean? Emotional game. It was a close game," Chubb said postgame. "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 will lose close to $1 million by missing Sunday's game against the Cardinals, according to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio.

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