No Felony Charges for Rams’ Alaric Jackson After Domestic Violence Arrest

The Los Angeles Rams can breathe a little easier. Left tackle Alaric Jackson won’t face felony charges following his domestic violence arrest back in June. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office confirmed that, for now, there’s nothing filed against him.

Ivor Pine, a spokesman for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, told ESPN that the case isn’t totally closed yet. It’s still open for the length of the statute of limitations, which gives prosecutors room to revisit things if new evidence surfaces. But as of right now, Jackson is in the clear on the felony front.

From Undrafted to Indispensable

Jackson’s path to this point is pretty remarkable. He went undrafted out of Iowa in 2021. Three years later, he’s the Rams’ starting left tackle and a key piece of their offensive line. He’s started 57 straight games across the last three seasons, including playoffs. That’s not nothing for a guy who had to scrap his way onto the roster.

The Rams locked him up with a three-year, $57 million contract extension in 2025. That deal makes him one of the higher-paid tackles in the league and cements his spot in LA’s long-term plans. If he stays out of trouble, he’s the guy protecting Matthew Stafford’s blind side for the foreseeable future.

What’s Next for the Rams Offense

Speaking of Stafford, he’s coming back for another run this fall. And the Rams have already lined up his eventual successor in Ty Simpson, who’s now officially in the building as the heir apparent. That makes Jackson’s role even more important. He’s the anchor on a line that needs to keep both quarterbacks upright, whether it’s Stafford trying to chase another ring this year or Simpson getting his feet wet down the road.

The Rams offense was already one of the best in football last season. Sean McVay calls the plays, and when he’s got a solid line in front of him, good things happen. Jackson is a big part of that equation. The Rams need him to stay focused and keep his head down, especially with the legal situation still technically unresolved.

For now, Jackson can get back to football. But the DA’s office left that door open. If something new comes up, they can still file charges. That’s a cloud that’ll hang around until the statute of limitations runs out. But for a team that’s built to win now, having their starting left tackle available for training camp is a win in itself.