Alaric Jackson to Appeal NFL Suspension Following Incident with Bradley Chubb

Alaric Jackson is expected to appeal his two-game suspension by the NFL. Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed on Tuesday that Jackson intends to appeal the suspension handed down by the league after he punched Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb following Monday night’s game, which ended in a 37-34 overtime loss at SoFi Stadium. McVay stated, "Yes, that’s my understanding," when asked if Jackson planned to appeal. The incident occurred near midfield moments after Buffalo’s game-winning field goal, when Jackson and Chubb exchanged words before Jackson delivered a right-handed punch that was caught on camera. McVay expressed concern regarding Jackson's decision-making, stating, "He has to consistently do a better job. It certainly doesn’t help us when we’re missing a player of his caliber." Jackson, who previously served a two-game suspension in 2024 for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, is familiar with league discipline. McVay noted the frustration surrounding this incident, emphasizing the need to understand what triggered the confrontation, as he acknowledged he did not know what Chubb said before the punch. McVay remarked, "I’m not condoning by any stretch of the imagination, but I want to gather all the information before I make comments." Jackson's response to the situation could result in him missing two games, which poses a significant challenge for a struggling 2-3 team.