The NFL is grappling with domestic violence this season, with the arrest of a Rams lineman in the latest case.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Alaric Jackson was arrested Monday night on suspicion of domestic violence as the NFL’s domestic violence problem begins to grow into an epidemic.
Jackson, 27, joins a growing list of current and former NFL players this offseason who broke the law and were arrested, charged, tried or sued in civil court for alleged domestic violence.
It’s an issue Fox News Digital asked the NFL to address Tuesday. The department has so far not responded to a request for comment.
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Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson walks off the field after a game against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Jan. 4, 2026. (Photos by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Imagn)

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 for the past three seasons, was taken into custody after Los Angeles police officers dispatched to the Topanga area responded to a “domestic violence incident” call in the 7400 block of Cliffside Court in West Hills, the LAPD told Fox News Digital.
Police discovered that the player and the woman had a verbal argument because Jackson believed the woman was recording him on her phone, according to KNBC-TV. The 6-foot-7, 338-pounder pulled the phone out of his hands.
Police said the woman had scars 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 forwarded to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for review.
This, of course, is another black eye for the NFL because rather than the story of the league’s offseason being about teams improving or preparing for mini camps, it is another example of domestic abuse by big, strong trained athletes against weak women.
And that has been the case over and over again this offseason.

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper stands on the field before a game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo., on Dec. 21, 2025. (Photos by Ron Chenoy/Imagn)
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Consider some of the events:
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper: Arrested June 4 in Colorado on suspicion of domestic violence/criminal mischief. He apologized on social media and then denied it on Monday. A hearing is scheduled for July 22.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs: He was arrested on May 26 on several charges related to domestic violence, including felony strangulation. His lawyers denied these allegations when the neighbor’s phone was directed to the police saying that there was an audible disturbance at the player’s house. The District Attorney’s investigation is ongoing.
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr.: Arrested on Feb. 7 after an alleged domestic dispute involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson, who is his girlfriend. He crashed his car with hers on the way to the police station in Doral, Florida. He was charged with aggravated battery, aggravated fleeing and fleeing/eluding. He entered Miami-Dade County’s pretrial intervention program that temporarily suspends sentencing until he meets court-ordered conditions.
Kansas City Chiefs star Rashee Rice: His ex-girlfriend filed a lawsuit in February alleging repeated domestic violence. While the NFL closed its investigation without discipline, the lawsuit continues.
New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore: On March 9, he was charged with assault and battery but when prosecutors tried the case because the suspect told them he had left the country and did not want to be tried again.

Darron Lee of the Kansas City Chiefs walks off the field before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 10, 2019. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Free wide receiver agent Stephen Diggs: The former Patriots WR went on trial in May for 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 expenses. No other team signed Diggs.
Former New York Jets quarterback Darron Lee: This is the most serious incident of all. 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. He was pronounced dead and Lee was charged with murder when Perpetuo was found to have suffered severe brain trauma, a broken neck, bruises, bite wounds and stab wounds. A case that could carry the death penalty is pending.
Former Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins wide receiver: Tyreek Hill: Accused of domestic violence in court filings and became 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 incidents of domestic violence. Hill, through his lawyers, 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 across the league do good things in their communities throughout the season, but every domestic abuse arrest diminishes that, and instead adds to the concern that athletes who are paid to play a violent sport often bring that violence home.
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