NFL facing a domestic violence epidemic this offseason with arrest of Rams lineman the latest case

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence Monday night, as the NFL’s offseason domestic violence problem began to reach epidemic proportions.

Jackson, 27, joins a growing list of current and former NFL players who ran afoul of the law this offseason and have been arrested, charged, tried or sued in civil court over allegations of domestic violence.

That’s an issue Fox News Digital asked the NFL to address on Tuesday. The league has not responded to a request for comment so far.

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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’ starting left tackle for the past three seasons, was taken into custody after Los Angeles police assigned to Topanga County responded to a radio call about a “domestic violence” incident in the 7400 block of Cliffside Court in West Hills, LAPD told Fox News Digital.

According to KNBC-TV, officers learned that the actor and a woman had gotten into a verbal argument because Jackson believed the woman was recording him on her phone. The 6-foot-1, 338-pound man took the phone from his hand.

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 regarding domestic violence investigations, no further information is being released at this time.

The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for consideration.

This, of course, is another black eye for the NFL, as it’s not so much a narrative of the league’s offseason as being about teams improving or preparing for minicamps, but rather another example of domestic abuse of weaker women by big, strong professional athletes.

And it’s been the story many times this offseason.

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper stands on the field before the game at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 21, 2025 in Denver, Colo. (Ron Chenoy/Imagn Images)

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Let’s consider some events:

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper: Arrested on June 4 in Colorado on allegations of domestic violence/criminal mischief. He apologized on social media and then pleaded not guilty on Monday. The hearing was postponed to July 22.

Packers running back Josh Jacobs: On May 26, he was arrested on multiple domestic abuse-related charges, including strangulation. While his lawyers denied the allegations, it was claimed that there was an audible disturbance in the player’s house in the neighbors’ phone call to the police. The District Attorney’s Office investigation continues.

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Atlanta Falcons defenseman James Pearce Jr.: Arrested on February 7 following allegations of a domestic dispute involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson’s girlfriend. He crashed his own vehicle while driving to the police station in Doral, Florida. He was charged with aggravated battery, aggravated stalking and fleeing/eluding. Miami-Dade County participated in the pretrial intervention and diversion program; This program effectively pauses sentencing until you meet court-ordered conditions.

Kansas City Chiefs star Rashee Rice: His ex-girlfriend filed a civil lawsuit in February, alleging repeated domestic violence. The case continues as the NFL closes its investigation with no discipline.

New England Patriots linebacker Christian Barmore: On March 9, he was arraigned on misdemeanor domestic assault and battery charges, but at trial prosecutors dropped the charge because the alleged victim told them he had gone out of state and did not want to return for trial.

Darron Lee of the Kansas City Chiefs walks off the field before their game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs: The former Patriots WR was indicted in May on aggravated strangulation and assault charges involving his former chief. The jury found him not guilty. The Patriots cut Diggs in March, ostensibly to reduce salary cap costs. No other team 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 Tennessee in February after authorities responded to a call at the residence Lee shared with his girlfriend, Gabriella Carvalho Perpetuo. When Perpetuo was found to have suffered severe brain trauma, a broken neck, bruising, bite marks and stab wounds, Perpetuo was pronounced dead and Lee was charged with first-degree murder. The possible death penalty case is ongoing.

Former Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins wide receiver: Tyreek Hill: Accused of domestic violence in court filings and 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 denied the allegations through his lawyers. No criminal charges have been filed.

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None of this shines a good light on the NFL.

Many players and coaches around the league do great things in their communities during the offseason, but each domestic abuse arrest diminishes that and instead heightens the concern that athletes who get paid to play a violent sport too often bring that violence home.

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