good evening I'm Mike Norris with tunin news tonight we bring you a developing story from the NFL that could have significant implications for the Los Angeles Rams offensive line the Rams have announced that their starting left tackle Aller Jackson has been suspended for the first two games of the upcoming season due to a violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy this suspension which comes without pay means Jackson will miss the Ram season openers against the Detroit Lions and the Arizona Cardinals the specifics of Jackson's conduct violation have not been disclosed adding an air of mystery to this sudden development what we do know is that Jackson will be eligible to return to the team for their home opener in week three against the San Francisco 49ers this suspension comes at a particularly challenging time for the Rams as Jackson had already been sidelined during training camp with an ankle injury the team had described his status as week to week and now they'll need to navigate the start of the Season without their primary protector for quarterback Matthew Stafford's Blind Side the Rams offensive line depth is already being tested with right tackle Rob havenstein also dealing with an ankle injury in Jackson's absence it appears likely that Joe notab boom will step into the starting left tackle role naoom who signed a three-year $40 million extension with the Rams in 2022 lost the starting job to Jackson last season but now has an opportunity to reclaim that position at least temporarily Jackson's importance to the Rams offense cannot be overstated last season he started 15 regular season games in one playoff game at left tackle his role became even more crucial following the retirement of Veteran Andrew Whitworth as Jackson has been the team's primary left tackle for most of the past Seasons it's worth noting that Jackson's Journey with the Rams has not been without challenges he missed half of the 2022 season due to blood clots in his leg making his return to form in 202 3 all the more impressive looking ahead this suspension could have financial implications for Jackson as well he returned to the rims this season on a one-year contract after signing his restricted free agent tender for $4.89 million set to become a free agent after this season these two missed games could potentially impact his market value as the Rams prepare for their season opener without Jackson All Eyes will be on how the offensive line adjusts and whether they can provide adequate protection for Stafford and create running lanes for their backfield for tun in news I'm Mike Norris [Music]