Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson has avoided criminal charges in the domestic battery case that surfaced earlier this offseason, though the matter is not fully closed.
According to NBC4, Los Angeles officials declined to file charges against Jackson. The file remains open for now, which means the case could be revisited later. Instead of moving forward with criminal charges, city officials are reportedly offering Jackson alternatives that include attending classes, paying restitution, or doing community service.
The decision comes after the female accuser withdrew her request for a permanent restraining order last week.
Jackson was arrested in early June on felony domestic battery charges stemming from an incident with a woman. Police alleged he left scratch marks on her arm.
The woman, who is pregnant, was allegedly filming Jackson during the altercation, and he reportedly tried to take the phone from her hand. During the confrontation, she told Jackson “to be careful because I’m pregnant,” and she alleged he replied, “I don’t give a f-k.”
The Rams now head toward training camp with Jackson’s status still a major talking point. The NFL has tightened its approach to domestic abuse cases in recent years, with a baseline suspension of six games. Jackson already served a two-game suspension in 2024 for violating the league’s personal conduct policy after he recorded a woman during a sexual encounter without her consent.
After Jackson’s arrest, the NFL did not issue a statement. The Rams said only that they were aware of the situation and take such matters seriously. In cases like this, the league usually waits for the legal process to unfold before making its own move.
Jackson is entering his third season as the Rams’ starting left tackle. Before last season, he signed a three-year, $56.3 million extension.
If the NFL were to suspend him, the Rams could look at options such as Taylor Decker or Joe Noteboom on the free agent market. But if Los Angeles is serious about meeting expectations and making a Super Bowl run, the preferred outcome is clear: Jackson at left tackle.
A suspension is still possible even without a criminal conviction, but the decision not to file charges makes that outcome seem less likely. Even so, this is a situation Jackson and the Rams will have to answer for once training camp opens and the team reports on July 25.
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