Alaric Jackson's Suspension Reduced to One Game

Alaric Jackson, the left tackle for the Rams, has been suspended for one game following an incident where he punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb. This decision comes after an appeal to hearing officer Derrick Brooks, who reduced Jackson's initial suspension.

The incident occurred shortly after the game ended, and evidence presented during the appeal may have indicated provocation from Chubb, which contributed to the reduced penalty. Jackson will miss the Rams' game against the Cardinals, resulting in a financial loss of $934,555 from his base salary of $16.822 million.

Had the suspension remained at two games, Jackson would have faced a loss of nearly $2 million. The circumstances of the punch, which took place on the field rather than in a more public setting, may have influenced the outcome of the appeal.