Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson was arrested Monday night on suspicion of domestic violence as the NFL’s offseason domestic violence problem has begun to grow to epidemic proportions.
Jackson, 27, joins the growing list of current and former NFL players who have run afoul of the law this offseason and been arrested, charged, prosecuted or sued in civil court on domestic violence charges.
It’s a problem Pakinomist Digital asked the NFL to address Tuesday. The league has so far not responded to the 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, Ariz., on Dec. 7, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
Jackson, the Rams’ starting left tackle the past three seasons, was taken into custody after Los Angeles police in the Topanga area responded to a radio call about a “domestic battery” incident on the 7400 block of Cliffside Court in West Hills, the LAPD told Pakinomist Digital.
Officers learned the player and a woman had gotten into a verbal altercation because Jackson thought the woman was recording him with her phone, according to KNBC-TV. The 6-foot-7, 338-pounder took the phone out of her hands.
Police said the woman had scratch marks on her arms.
Jackson was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and bail was set at $50,000. Due to California victim confidentiality requirements related to domestic violence investigations, no additional information is being released at this time.
The case will be submitted to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for processing.
This is, of course, another black eye for the NFL because rather than a narrative of the league’s offseason being about teams improving or preparing for minicamps, it’s another example of domestic violence by big, strong professional athletes against weaker women.
And that has been the story several times this offseason.
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper stands on the field before the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo., on Dec. 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 domestic violence/criminal mischief charges. 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 abuse charges, including strangulation. His lawyers denied the allegations, while the neighbor’s call to the police alleges an audible disturbance at the player’s home. The public prosecutor’s investigation is ongoing.
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr.: Arrested Feb. 7 after alleged domestic dispute involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson, who is his girlfriend. He hit her vehicle with his as she drove to the police station in Doral, Florida. He was charged with aggravated assault, aggravated stalking and fleeing/eluding. He participated in the Miami-Dade County Intervention and Diversion Program, which effectively puts a conviction on hold until he completes the terms of court.
Kansas City Chiefs star Rashee Rice: His ex-girlfriend filed a civil lawsuit in February alleging repeated domestic violence. While the NFL concluded its investigation without discipline, the case is ongoing.
New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore: On March 9, he faced trial on a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence and battery, but at the hearing, prosecutors dropped the charges because the alleged victim told them she had moved out of state and did not want to return for the trial.
Darron Lee of the Kansas City Chiefs walks off the field before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 10, 2019. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Free agent wide receiver Stephen Diggs: The former Patriots WR was arraigned in May on aggravated strangulation and assault charges involving his former chef. The jury found him not guilty. The Patriots cut Diggs in March, ostensibly to reduce salary cap costs. No other team has signed Diggs.
Former New York Jets linebacker Darron Lee: 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 his girlfriend Gabriella Carvalho Perpetuo. She was pronounced dead and Lee was charged with first-degree murder when Perpetuo was found to have suffered severe brain trauma, a broken neck, bruises, bite marks and stab wounds. The case for the potential death penalty is pending.
Former Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins wide receiver: Tyreek Hill: He is accused of domestic violence in lawsuits and was the subject of an NFL investigation. The allegations stemmed from divorce proceedings initiated by his estranged wife, Keeta Vaccaro, who filed for divorce in April alleging eight separate counts of domestic violence. Hill, through his lawyers, has denied the allegations. No criminal charges have been filed.
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None of this paints the NFL in a good light.
Many players and coaches around the league do big things in their communities during the offseason, but every domestic abuse arrest detracts from that and instead raises concerns that athletes paid to play a violent sport too often bring the violence home.
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