The Los Angeles Rams were given some disappointing news on Friday when the NFL announced that starting left tackle Alaric Jackson was suspended two games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.
It’s yet another blow to an offensive line that has dealt with injury after injury, costing Jackson a spot on the 53-man roster in Weeks 1 and 2.
During Saturday’s preseason game against the Texans, Sean McVay commented on Jackson’s suspension for the first time, calling it “tough news” for the Rams. McVay is confident in the depth Los Angeles has up front, a group that includes Joe Noteboom and Warren McClendon Jr. at tackle.
McVay during TV broadcast re Alaric Jackson suspension: "It's tough news, but we've been able to get a lot of depth that we wouldn't get otherwise. So we're going to keep it moving, and we’ll welcome him back when he's able to return in Week 3.”
— Gary Klein (@LATimesklein) August 24, 2024
Jackson has been out with an ankle injury but was expected to be back for the start of the regular season. He’ll have some extra time to recover now that he’s suspended, though he won’t be eligible to practice with the team once the season begins.
