US EditionLT Alaric Jackson to Play in Rams' Opener After Treating Blood Clot Issues that Left Him 'in Shock'
Alaric Jackson overcame a serious blood clot diagnosed in June to return as the Rams' starting left tackle, signing a three-year, $57 million contract extension.
- After returning to full practice this week, the Rams' starting left tackle Alaric Jackson is expected to take the field Sunday against the Houston Texans.
- Jackson discovered blood clots in his lower leg on June 9, following a 2022 provoked clot in his lungs, and consulted medical experts including Damian Lillard before being cleared to return.
- Jackson missed all training camp and preseason while on medication and avoiding head-on-head contact but stayed active with conditioning and weightlifting to prepare for the season.
- Jackson revealed that he experienced a period of disbelief following the diagnosis and confirmed that he undergoes ultrasounds after each game and receives daily evaluations from the Rams' medical team.
- Rams coach Sean McVay praised Jackson's preparation and management of his health, while quarterback Matthew Stafford expressed pride in Jackson's professionalism and confirmed he will start Sunday.
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The Hamilton Spectator
LT Alaric Jackson to play in Rams’ opener after treating blood clot issues that left him ‘in shock’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Over the past six months, Alaric Jackson went from the high of a life-changing contract extension to the low of a potentially career-threatening problem with blood clots.
Hastings Tribune
LT Alaric Jackson to play in Rams' opener after treating blood clot issues that left him 'in shock'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Over the past six months, Alaric Jackson went from the high of a life-changing contract extension to the low of a potentially career-threatening problem with blood clots.
Canadian OL Alaric Jackson to play in Rams' opener after treating blood clot issues
LOS ANGELES — Over the past six months, Alaric Jackson went from the high of a life-changing contract extension to the low of a potentially career-threatening problem with blood clots. With his latest health issue sorted, the Rams’ starting left tackle is grateful to be back in practice this week with his teammates — and he’s planning to play when Los Angeles hosts the Houston Texans on Sunday. “I was kind of in shock, honestly, for a while,” Ja…
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