Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson has been suspended without pay for the first two games of the 2024 season for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy. He will be eligible to return on September 16, following the Rams' Week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals. The Rams' offensive line is already facing challenges, with left guard Jonah Jackson (bruised scapula) missing most of training camp and right tackle Rob Havenstein (ankle) injured. Joe Noteboom is expected to fill in for Jackson during his suspension. Noteboom, who signed a three-year, $40 million extension to return to the Rams in 2022, was previously beaten out for the starting left tackle position by Jackson. Jackson, who started 15 games and a playoff game at left tackle last season, has been the Rams' primary left tackle for most of the past two seasons since Andrew Whitworth's retirement, though he missed half of the 2022 season with blood clots. He rejoined the Rams on a one-year contract this season after signing his restricted free agent tender for $4.89 million and is set to become a free agent after this season. The ongoing issues with the Rams' offensive line could be a red flag for those considering drafting Rams players early in fantasy drafts.
The Los Angeles Rams placed a second-round tender, which is worth $4.89 million, on restricted free-agent left tackle Alaric Jackson on Tuesday. Jackson is still free to negotiate with any teams. If the Rams do not match a contract offer from another team for Jackson, they would be entitled to a second-round pick from his new team. It essentially means that the 6-foot-7, 285-pounder will stay in LA in 2024. The 25-year-old started 15 games at left tackle and helped the Rams offensive line allow the seventh-lowest sack rate (5.5%) in 2023. Jackson only allowed one sack all season, which was the best among tackles who played 500-plus offensive snaps. The Rams will most likely retain Jackson and also added guards Kevin Dotson and Jonah Jackson in free agency as they prioritize stabilizing their O-line heading into next season.
Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson (thigh) will be inactive in Week 17 against the New York Giants due to what the team is calling a personal reason. Jackson was added to the injury report on Friday as questionable with a thigh issue, but at that time they expected that he would play on Sunday. Meanwhile, Joe Noteboom (foot) is active despite coming into this contest with a questionable tag, and he will likely start at left tackle on quarterback Matthew Stafford's blind side with Jackson being out. The 28-year-old Noteboom has started seven of the 13 games he's played in for the Rams in his sixth year with the team. Jackson's absence on the left side of LA's offensive line will be something to watch on Sunday.
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