Per a new report, Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson will not face felony charges for his alleged domestic battery incident.
Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson will not face felony charges stemming from an incident where he was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery. Per NBC 4, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office indicated that the case was sent to the Los Angeles Attorney's office on misdemeanor charges.
The original incident occurred at Jackson's home on June 9, when an argument between the Rams lineman and an unnamed woman occurred. He allegedly thought she was recording him on her phone, leading to a verbal argument.
Investigators revealed scratch marks were on the woman's arms from when Jackson reportedly attempted to take the phone from her hand.
Jackson was arrested and released on a $50,000 bond. The Rams also released a statement when the arrest occurred.
"We are aware of the incident regarding Alaric Jackson, and we take these matters very seriously," the Rams told the Associated Press in a statement. "Due to this being an ongoing legal situation, we cannot comment further at this time."
Los Angeles and the NFL are more than likely engaging in their own investigations, and the conclusion of the evidence found by both will lead to what happens to Jackson. Back in 2024, he was suspended for two games after violating the league's personal conduct policy.
If the NFL finds Jackson at fault for the alleged incident, he may be looked at as a repeat defender and punished more severely. This could lead to more than just a two-game suspension, which is what he received last time he was in a situation.
If the Rams lineman is suspended, it will put a sizable strain on the offensive line. Jackson plays left tackle, and that spot may need to be taken by David Quessenberry or rookie tackle Keagen Trost.
Quessenberry is a veteran, but a backup and depth option as opposed to being a viable starter. Trost has also not played a snap in the NFL just yet, so his skill set is unknown.
The Rams may also choose to move Warren McClendon Jr. to the left tackle spot, and have Quessenberry or Trost inhabit the right side. Either way, a suspension for Jackson will not be a great place to start the 2026 season.
