Rams LT Alaric Jackson Facing 2-Game Suspension for Postgame Punch

Postgame handshakes are supposed to be for jersey swaps and covering your mouth with your hand to whisper absolutely nothing of substance. Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson apparently missed the memo, opting instead to punch Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after Monday night's 37-34 loss.

Now, Jackson is reportedly staring down a two-game suspension for the postgame extracurriculars. According to Adam Schefter, the league office has already decided on the punishment, which is great news for everyone except the Rams, who haven't actually been notified yet.

"Adam Schefter reported the expected suspension, noting the NFL has not yet notified the team nor the NFLPA."

The NFL leaking a suspension to the media before officially telling the team or the players' union is objectively hilarious. It is the corporate equivalent of finding out you got fired because your boss tweeted about it.

The frustration from Jackson is at least somewhat understandable after dropping a 37-34 shootout to Buffalo. But throwing a punch at a massive outside linebacker in the middle of a crowded field is a business decision that rarely pays out, especially when the league office is watching.

Losing your starting left tackle for two weeks is a massive headache for a Rams offense trying to keep their quarterback upright. When the guy protecting the blindside suddenly vanishes from the depth chart, you can expect the betting markets to adjust the spread for Los Angeles' next couple of matchups accordingly.

We will see how quickly the NFLPA files an appeal once the league actually remembers to send the paperwork. Until then, the Rams have to figure out how to patch a massive hole on the offensive line while Jackson gets a two-week timeout to think about his postgame etiquette.