More problems for Rams’ offensive line as Alaric Jackson is suspended

The Rams’ Alaric Jackson (77) will not be blocking in the first two regular-season games because of a suspension for violating the NFL personal conduct policy. (Terrance Williams / Associated Press)

Alaric Jackson, the Rams starting left tackle, is suspended without pay for the two first two games of the season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, the team announced Friday.

The Rams did not disclose details of the violation. Coach Sean McVay is expected to address the situation Saturday after the Rams’ final preseason game against the Houston Texans in Houston.

Jackson is the second Rams player to be suspended for games against the Detroit Lions and the Arizona Cardinals. Back-up quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is suspended for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy while playing for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Jackson, 26, was scheduled to earn $4.9 million this season after he signed a one-year, restricted free-agent tender.

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Jackson has been sidelined for weeks because of an ankle sprain suffered early in training camp.

Veteran Joe Noteboom and second-year pro Warren McClendon Jr. have worked at left tackle in Jackson’s absence.

Jackson’s suspension further complicates an offensive line situation ahead of the Sept. 8 opener at Detroit.

Starting left guard Jonah Jackson has not practiced in team drills since early in training camp because of a shoulder injury. Right tackle Rob Havenstein has been sidelined because of an ankle injury.

Zach Thomas has worked at left guard, and Noteboom and McClendon at right tackle.

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Publish date : 2024-08-23 20:43:24

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