ESPN CONFIRMED: Just In Los Angeles Rams Young and talented Offensive Tackle Alaric Jackson has been banned indefinitely from game activities as he tested positive of…………

The Los Angeles Rams have been dealt a stunning blow as starting left tackle Alaric Jackson has been banned indefinitely from all team and league activities after testing positive for a banned substance, league sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

Jackson, widely regarded as one of the Rams’ most promising young offensive linemen, reportedly failed multiple tests administered during mandatory offseason screening. The NFL issued the indefinite suspension under its strict performance-enhancing substances policy.

> “We are extremely disappointed to learn of Alaric’s violation,” Rams General Manager Les Snead said in a team statement. “The Rams organization takes these matters very seriously. We will fully comply with the league and support Alaric in whatever steps he needs to take.”

Jackson, 27, was entering a pivotal year after signing a three-year, $57 million extension earlier this offseason. He had solidified the Rams’ blindside protection, starting every game last season and earning praise for his physicality and leadership on a young offensive line.

League insiders say the suspension is indefinite because the substance in question triggered the highest tier of penalty under the NFL policy, pending appeals and treatment program enrollment.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Rams have already begun contingency planning, with veteran D.J. Humphries and second-year tackle Warren McClendon Jr. expected to compete for the starting left tackle role in training camp.

The suspension creates major questions for the Rams’ offensive line depth and for veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, whose protection was already considered an area of concern.

Jackson and his agent have yet to comment publicly, but sources close to the situation suggest an appeal may be filed in the coming days.

The NFL Players Association declined to comment.

For now, Rams fans face the real possibility of entering the season without one of their most talented young linemen.