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The Los Angeles Rams retained a key member of their offense this offseason in addition to quarterback Matthew Stafford when the team re-signed left tackle Alaric Jackson. The Rams extended Jackson on a solid three-year deal worth up to $57 million, locking down one of the most important positions of the offensive line.
Besides Coleman Shelton at center, the Rams now have the same offensive line they did in 2024 with Jackson at left tackle, Rob Havenstein at right tackle, Steve Avila at left guard and Kevin Dotson at right guard. It's a good group and one that will be tasked with keeping Stafford upright in a critical 2025 season.
Stafford is happy with this line, too — and especially the return of Jackson. He told reporters at the first day of the Rams' organized team activities Monday that keeping Jackson is "just great stability" that the former undrafted lineman "brings up the nastiness" of the unit.
"I thought he's done a hell of a job since he's been here setting the tone when he’s given his opportunities early in his career," Stafford said. "He did a hell of a job and played great in the last couple years for us at the left tackle spot. He brings up the nastiness to our group. He's quiet. He doesn't say much, but when he’s out there, he plays physical and does a great job both in the pass game and the run game. I'm really happy we got that done and he'll be back in a Rams uniform.”
Jackson is young (26), big and only gave up three sacks this past season — his second as a full-time starter. Despite his age, Jackson will be soon be the leader of the offensive line with Havenstein turning 33 and heading into the final year of his deal.
And as the Rams head into a future where they'll have to start thinking about their next steps soon, Jackson is a great transitionary player who can protect the current quarterback while setting up the team for good stability in the coming years.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Matthew Stafford says LT Alaric Jackson brings 'nastiness' to Rams' OL
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Besides Coleman Shelton at center, the Rams now have the same offensive line they did in 2024 with Jackson at left tackle, Rob Havenstein at right tackle, Steve Avila at left guard and Kevin Dotson at right guard. It's a good group and one that will be tasked with keeping Stafford upright in a critical 2025 season.
Stafford is happy with this line, too — and especially the return of Jackson. He told reporters at the first day of the Rams' organized team activities Monday that keeping Jackson is "just great stability" that the former undrafted lineman "brings up the nastiness" of the unit.
"I thought he's done a hell of a job since he's been here setting the tone when he’s given his opportunities early in his career," Stafford said. "He did a hell of a job and played great in the last couple years for us at the left tackle spot. He brings up the nastiness to our group. He's quiet. He doesn't say much, but when he’s out there, he plays physical and does a great job both in the pass game and the run game. I'm really happy we got that done and he'll be back in a Rams uniform.”
Jackson is young (26), big and only gave up three sacks this past season — his second as a full-time starter. Despite his age, Jackson will be soon be the leader of the offensive line with Havenstein turning 33 and heading into the final year of his deal.
And as the Rams head into a future where they'll have to start thinking about their next steps soon, Jackson is a great transitionary player who can protect the current quarterback while setting up the team for good stability in the coming years.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Matthew Stafford says LT Alaric Jackson brings 'nastiness' to Rams' OL
Continue reading...
