LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams have come to terms with Alaric Jackson on a three-year contract worth $57 million, ensuring the left tackle remains with the team. A source familiar with the deal disclosed this information, though the Rams haven’t officially released any public announcements regarding Jackson’s new contract.
Jackson initially joined the Rams as an undrafted free agent and contributed as a backup when the team clinched the Super Bowl during his rookie year in 2021. The following season, despite dealing with injuries, he played both guard and tackle positions and eventually claimed the starting left tackle role from Joseph Noteboom before the 2023 season commenced.
Over the last two years, Jackson has started 29 games, proving himself a reliable protector of quarterback Matthew Stafford and demonstrating his capabilities as a robust run-blocker. Last season, Jackson missed the first two games due to a suspension related to the NFL’s personal conduct policy, yet he completed the season on a $4.89 million tender as a restricted free agent. With the new deal in place, he won’t be entering the free-agent market as previously scheduled, and he will be with the team through the 2027 season.
During the offseason, Jackson was arguably the most valuable name on the Rams’ list of possible unrestricted free agents and stood as a top-tier offensive tackle in the NFL’s free-agent pool.
In addition to securing Jackson, the Rams also put an end to any speculation regarding Matthew Stafford’s future by agreeing to a restructured deal with the Super Bowl-winning quarterback.
Born in Detroit and growing up between there and Windsor, Ontario, Jackson is a dual citizen of the United States and Canada. He was a four-year starter at Iowa before making his way to the Rams.
