The St. Louis Rams aren't pursuing San Diego Chargers holdout wide receiver Vincent Jackson, a league source said Thursday. The Rams had some contact with the Chargers regarding a possible trade for Jackson, but they aren't attempting to land him at this point and don't expect to acquire him, according to the source.
"There are too many moving parts," a Rams source said. "That's not something we're pursuing right now." A deal for Jackson would be complex because the Chargers are seeking a second-round draft pick, plus another selection, in return, according to the team source. Working out a new contract with Jackson also would be tricky. The Rams are in the market for a receiver after starter Donnie Avery tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee last week during the team's third preseason game, ending his season. The source said he didn't expect the Chargers to trade Jackson anytime soon. He added that although the Rams hadn't been granted permission to speak with Jackson, had the team been of the mind a deal was close and it pushed for permission, St. Louis believes it would have been granted. The source said his impression was the Chargers would let certain teams negotiate with Jackson as long as San Diego approved of the destination. To this point, only the Seattle Seahawks have been granted permission to speak to Jackson. The Seahawks had only one preliminary talk with Jackson's agents a few weeks back and have not moved closer than that to a trade, according to league sources. The Chargers placed Jackson on the roster-exempt list, a designation that carries a three-game suspension. Jackson also has a league-mandated three-game suspension for violating the substance-abuse policy, which will be served beginning Week 1 regardless of his team or roster status. If Jackson has another alcohol-related offense, he could be suspended for an entire season. Jackson, who made the Pro Bowl last season after catching 68 passes for 1,167 yards and nine touchdowns, has been resolute all summer, saying last week that he is prepared to sit out the entire 2010 season if he doesn't receive a new deal.
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