Rams LT Alaric Jackson's suspension for punching Bradley Chubb reduced from 2 games to 1 upon appeal

The two-game suspension for Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson for punching Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb in the face has been reduced to one upon appeal. The NFL announced the decision Wednesday. The decision to reduce the suspension was made by hearing officer Derrick Brooks, who was jointly appointed by the NFL and NFLPA. No reason for the decision was provided.Jackson will miss Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, but he will now be eligible to face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7.The NFL initially announced a two-game suspension for Jackson on Tuesday, hours after he was caught on camera punching Chubb in the face on the Sofi Stadium field in the aftermath of “Monday Night Football.” Chubb’s Bills beat Jackson’s Rams, 37-34 in a dramatic overtime game in Los Angeles. Jackson was exchanging his jersey with a Bills player when Chubb said something to Jackson and pointed at him from a distance.Chubb turned around and walked away after his comment. Jackson followed Chubb, and the two exchanged words. Jackson then punched Chubb in the face. Chubb's teammates pulled him away from the scene before the incident could escalate further.ESPN cameras recorded the incident during its postgame coverage.Alaric Jackson threw a punch at Bradley Chubb after Bills-Rams. pic.twitter.com/diJunklKBe— ESPN (@espn) October 13, 2026This story will be updated.