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NFL makes U-turn over Alaric Jackson punishment after Rams star punched Bills rival who denies ‘talking about his mom’

THE NFL has made a U-turn over the punishment of Los Angeles Rams star Alaric Jackson after he punched a Buffalo Bills player. Jackson and the Rams appealed the NFL's ruling on Tuesday of a two-game ban following the wild…

By Ricky Westaby · The U.S. Sun

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 1:49 PM

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The NFL reduced Los Angeles Rams star Alaric Jackson's suspension from two games to one.
Jackson was penalized for punching Buffalo Bills edge rusher Bradley Chubb after an overtime loss.
Jointly appointed hearing officer Derrick Brooks handled the appeal and modified the original disciplinary decision.

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The NFL has reduced Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson's suspension from two games to one following an appeal. The disciplinary action followed an incident where Jackson punched Buffalo Bills edge rusher Bradley Chubb after an overtime game. Hearing officer Derrick Brooks issued the ruling after reviewing Jackson's appeal.

Jackson will now miss only the Rams' Week 6 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, with head coach Sean McVay confirming David Quessenberry will start. Chubb denied rumors that he insulted Jackson's mother, stating the postgame confrontation escalated strictly over football-related comments.

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