Rams starting left tackle who protects Matthew Stafford's blind side and signed a three-year extension before a June 2026 domestic-violence arrest.
Alaric Jackson went from undrafted free agent to the Rams' starting left tackle, earning a multi-year extension as the protector of Matthew Stafford's blind side. In June 2026 he was arrested on a domestic violence charge, the team confirming awareness while declining further comment pending the legal process.
Path to the league
Iowa product who signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2021. Worked his way up the depth chart to become the starting left tackle, a notable rise for a player who entered the league without a draft selection.
Role with the Rams
Started at left tackle protecting Matthew Stafford and signed a three-year extension with Los Angeles, a sign the team viewed him as a long-term piece of the offensive line. His blindside role carries added weight on a Rams team in win-now mode after acquiring Myles Garrett.
2026 legal matter
Arrested on a domestic violence charge in June 2026. The Rams said they were aware and gathering information. The NFL's personal conduct policy allows the league to investigate and discipline independently of the criminal case.
Sources
- ESPN: Rams' Alaric Jackson arrested on domestic violence charge
- ESPN: Alaric Jackson player page
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- Iowa
- Hometown
- Detroit, MI, USA
- Age
- 28
- Status
- news
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