Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson was arrested early on June 9, 2026 on suspicion of felony domestic violence at his home in the West Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, and released hours later after posting a $50,000 bond. The case is now with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for a charging decision, and Jackson remains on the Rams’ active roster.
What Happened at the West Hills Home
Los Angeles police responded to a domestic battery call on the 7400 block of Cliffside Court at 10:46 p.m. Pacific time on June 8, 2026.1NFL.com. Rams LT Alaric Jackson Arrested on Suspicion of Felony Domestic Violence Investigators said the dispute allegedly began when Jackson believed a woman at his residence was recording him with her phone and tried to take it from her.2ESPN. Rams Alaric Jackson Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge Responding officers reportedly observed scratch marks on the woman’s arms.3CBS Sports. Rams Alaric Jackson Arrested on Suspicion of Felony Domestic Violence
Jackson was arrested at 12:30 a.m., booked at the Van Nuys Community Police Station at 4:24 a.m., and released at 7:20 a.m. after posting bond.1NFL.com. Rams LT Alaric Jackson Arrested on Suspicion of Felony Domestic Violence The arrest charge was for “a person who willfully inflicts corporal injury” against a spouse, a felony under California law.2ESPN. Rams Alaric Jackson Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
Where the Criminal Case Stands
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has not made a formal charging decision. An LAPD spokesperson said the case “will be submitted to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.”4USA Today. Rams Alaric Jackson Arrested on Domestic Violence Jackson’s next court date is scheduled for June 30, 2026 in Los Angeles.1NFL.com. Rams LT Alaric Jackson Arrested on Suspicion of Felony Domestic Violence An arrest is not a charge, and prosecutors can still decline to file, file at a lower level, or file the felony.
An Earlier Lawsuit and a Prior NFL Suspension
The June arrest is the second legal matter involving Jackson in recent years. In November 2025, an unnamed Philadelphia woman filed a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging Jackson recorded sexual acts with her without consent during a May 2024 encounter, refused repeated requests to delete the video, lied about having destroyed it, and later sent it back to her.5WGNO. Rams LT Alaric Jackson Will Play Sunday After Being Sued Over Sex Video The complaint alleged violations of gender violence and revenge porn laws, invasion of privacy, fraud, and intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.6CBS Sports. Rams Alaric Jackson Sued Over Alleged Non-Consensual Video The case was moved to federal court and dismissed in April 2026.2ESPN. Rams Alaric Jackson Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
The plaintiff had reported the incident to the NFL rather than pursuing criminal charges, and the league conducted its own investigation. On August 23, 2024, the NFL suspended Jackson for the first two games of the 2024 regular season without pay for violating its personal conduct policy, with reinstatement eligibility on September 16, 2024.7NFL.com. Rams LT Alaric Jackson Suspended Two Games for Violating NFL Personal Conduct Policy
Possible NFL Discipline After the Arrest
No new league discipline has been announced. Under the NFL’s personal conduct policy, the commissioner can place a player charged with a violent felony on the Commissioner Exempt List, a form of paid administrative leave that removes the player from practice and games while the matter is resolved.8NFLPA. NFL Personal Conduct Policy One report described the exempt list as an option that had not been used as of the initial reporting.9SI.com. Rams Left Tackle Options After Alaric Jackson Arrest
The policy sets a baseline six-game unpaid suspension for a first violation involving domestic violence, and banishment from the league for a second violation.8NFLPA. NFL Personal Conduct Policy The league can impose discipline based on its own findings regardless of whether criminal charges result in a conviction.
Rams Response, Contract, and Roster Status
The Rams released a statement to the Associated Press: “We are aware of the incident regarding Alaric Jackson, and we take these matters very seriously. Due to this being an ongoing legal situation, we cannot comment further at this time.”1NFL.com. Rams LT Alaric Jackson Arrested on Suspicion of Felony Domestic Violence
Jackson signed a three-year, $57 million extension with the Rams in early 2025 that included $35 million guaranteed.10NFL.com. Rams OT Alaric Jackson Agree to Terms on Three-Year Contract His 2026 cap charge is roughly $25.4 million, about 8 percent of team cap space, and an additional $5.425 million in guarantees became fully guaranteed on March 15, 2026, meaning the team would absorb significant dead cap if it released him.11Over the Cap. Alaric Jackson Contract Details As of June 2026, he remains on the Rams’ active roster.12NFL.com. Los Angeles Rams Roster