Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson is set to play in Sunday's crucial NFC showdown against the Seattle Seahawks, despite facing a lawsuit filed this week by a woman who alleges he recorded sexual acts with her without her consent.
Coach's Stance and Team Policy
Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed on Friday that the team will not suspend or remove Jackson from the lineup. "We're keeping those things in-house," McVay stated. "This is something that was a previous incident, so as he goes through that process, we'll deal with those things behind the scenes. I was made aware. There won't be any actions as it relates to Alaric as far as his status for the game this week."
This legal development publicly reveals the reason behind Jackson's two-game suspension at the start of the 2024 season for an undisclosed violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy.
Details of the Allegations
The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday by an unnamed woman from Philadelphia, contains serious allegations. She claims she met Jackson on Instagram and he invited her to visit him in Los Angeles in May 2024.
During a sexual encounter, the suit alleges Jackson recorded her on his phone without her permission. She states she knocked the phone away and later demanded he delete the video. Jackson is accused of repeatedly refusing and telling her "she 'would never know' whether the recording was truly deleted."
After she returned to Philadelphia, the lawsuit claims Jackson told her he had deleted the video, but then sent it to her the next day. The woman's attorneys confirm there is no suggestion the video was posted online or shared more widely.
The woman says she reported the incident to the NFL, which led to Jackson's suspension. Despite this, the Rams re-signed Jackson to a three-year, $57 million deal in February 2025.
Fallout and Jackson's Response
When asked about the lawsuit after practice on Friday, Jackson declined to comment extensively. "I can't really say anything about it," he said. "It's a court case, a legal matter." Reflecting on what he had learned, he added, "Just to move forward, honestly, with my life."
Following his suspension last season, Jackson had called his actions "definitely selfish" for hurting the team but did not disclose specifics. He has not addressed the lawsuit with his teammates and does not plan to do so.
The woman is seeking damages for "emotional distress, loss of privacy, and psychological harm," citing violations of gender violence and revenge porn laws, alongside other charges including invasion of privacy and fraud.
Jackson, a dual citizen of Canada and the U.S., is in his third season as the Rams' starting left tackle. He has started all nine games this season and has been a key player since initially joining the team as an undrafted free agent from Iowa.
