BREAKING NEWS: Rams Re-Opened Their Wallets Right, Make Major Deal After Matthew Stafford Contract
The Los Angeles Rams wasted no time making key moves after securing Matthew Stafford, ensuring the return of another crucial starter—left tackle Alaric Jackson.
Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reported that Jackson has agreed to a three-year, $57 million deal with $35 million guaranteed, preventing him from entering free agency
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, negotiations on Jackson’s long-term extension gained momentum shortly after Stafford’s deal was finalized. While the agreement wasn’t initially completed, it was “trending in the right direction,” Fowler shared on
Jackson was expected to be a sought-after free agent due to his strong pass protection, ranking among the top left tackles in the 2025 free agency class. Instead, the Rams have secured Stafford’s blindside protector for the foreseeable future.
Per Pro Football Focus, Jackson allowed only three sacks across 583 pass-blocking snaps during the regular season. His reliability has been crucial for a Rams offensive line that struggled with instability following the retirement of Andrew Whitworth in 2022.
That season, injuries forced the team to cycle through more than 10 different line combinations. However, Jackson stood out, allowing just two sacks in 272 pass-blocking reps.
