Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson was arrested Monday night on suspicion of domestic violence, as the NFL’s offseason domestic violence problem began to reach epidemic proportions.
Jackson, 27, joins the growing list of current and former NFL players who this offseason have broken the law and been arrested, charged, tried or sued in civil court over allegations of domestic violence.
It’s a problem PK Press Club Digital asked the NFL to address on Tuesday. The league has so far not responded to request for comment.
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Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson leaves the field after a game against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on January 4, 2026. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Imagn Images)
Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson plays against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on December 7, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
Jackson, the Rams’ left tackle for the past three seasons, was taken into custody after Los Angeles police assigned to the Topanga area responded to a radio call about a “domestic violence with battery” incident in the 7400 block of Cliffside Court in West Hills, the LAPD told PK Press Club Digital.
Officers learned the player and a woman had gotten into a verbal argument because Jackson thought the woman was recording him with her phone, according to KNBC-TV. The 6-foot-7, 338-pounder took the phone from her hand.
Police said the woman had scratches on her arms.
Jackson was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and his bond was set at $50,000. Due to California victim confidentiality requirements related to domestic violence investigations, no further information is being released at this time.
The case will be submitted to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for review.
This, of course, is another black eye for the NFL, because rather than a narrative of the league’s offseason focused on teams improving or preparing for minicamps, this is another example of domestic violence by big, strong professional athletes against weaker women.
And that’s been the story multiple times this offseason.
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper stands on the field before the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 21, 2025. (Ron Chenoy/Imagn Images)
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Consider some of the incidents:
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper: Arrested June 4 in Colorado on allegations of domestic violence and criminal mischief. He apologized on social media and then pleaded not guilty on Monday. The trial is set for July 22.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs: Arrested May 26 on multiple domestic violence-related charges, including felony strangulation. His lawyers have denied the allegations while neighbors’ phone call to police reports an audible disturbance in the player’s house. The public prosecutor’s investigation is ongoing.
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr.: Arrested Feb. 7 after an alleged domestic dispute involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson, who is his girlfriend. He crashed her vehicle with his while she was on her way to the Doral, Florida, police station. He was charged with aggravated battery, stalking and fleeing/eluding. He participated in Miami-Dade County’s pretrial intervention and diversion program, which effectively suspends a conviction until he meets court-ordered conditions.
Kansas City Chiefs star Rashee Rice: His ex-girlfriend filed a civil suit in February, alleging repeated domestic violence. While the NFL closed its investigation without any discipline, the lawsuit is ongoing.
Christian Barmore, New England Patriots defensive lineman: On March 9, he went to trial on misdemeanor domestic violence and battery charges, but during the hearing, prosecutors dropped the charge because the alleged victim told them she had left the state and did not want to return for the trial.
Darron Lee of the Kansas City Chiefs leaves the field before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on November 10, 2019. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Free agent wide receiver Steve Diggs: The former Patriots WR went on trial in May on felony strangulation and assault charges involving his former boss. The jury found him not guilty. The Patriots cut Diggs in March, apparently for salary cap cost-cutting purposes. No other team signed Diggs.
Darron Lee, former New York Jets linebacker: This is the most serious of all incidents. The former Jets first-round pick was arrested in February in Tennessee after authorities responded to a call at the residence Lee shared with girlfriend Gabriella Carvalho Perpetuo. She was pronounced dead and Lee was charged with first-degree murder when Perpetuo suffered severe head trauma, a broken neck, bruising, bite marks and stab wounds. The possible death penalty case is ongoing.
Former Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins wide receiver: Tyreek Hill: He is accused of domestic violence in court filings and has been the subject of an NFL investigation. The allegations stem from divorce proceedings filed by his ex-wife, Keeta Vaccaro, who filed for divorce in April, alleging eight separate incidents of domestic violence. Hill, through his lawyers, has denied the allegations. No criminal charges have been filed.
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None of this makes the NFL look good.
Many of the league’s players and coaches do great things in their communities throughout the offseason, but each domestic violence arrest undermines that and instead adds to the concern that athletes paid to play a violent sport too often bring that violence home.
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