Puka Nacua Enters Rehab Amid Assault Lawsuit and Antisemitism Allegations
Why did Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua went to rehab before being sued for assault and battery? Attorney reveals reason amid legal trouble
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Puka Nacua, the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver, is currently in rehab and has been since before a woman accused him of assault and making an antisemitic remark. His attorney states that the rehab is part of a broader effort to improve his behavior, not a direct response to the lawsuit.
- 01Puka Nacua is in rehab amid legal troubles stemming from assault allegations.
- 02A woman claims he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on New Year's Eve.
- 03Nacua's attorney asserts that the rehab was initiated prior to the allegations.
- 04He has described the allegations as baseless and unfounded.
- 05Nacua had a successful season, leading the NFL with 129 catches last year.
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Puka Nacua, the All-Pro wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, is currently in rehab, having entered the program before facing allegations of assault and antisemitism. A woman claims that on December 31, 2026, he made an antisemitic comment and bit her, causing injury. Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, emphasized that the rehab was not a direct reaction to the lawsuit but part of an effort to improve Nacua's overall behavior. Nacua has labeled the allegations as unfounded. Previously, he faced backlash for a gesture perceived as antisemitic during a livestream in December 2025. Nacua, who was drafted in the fifth round from Brigham Young University (BYU) in 2023, had an impressive season, leading the NFL with 129 catches, accumulating 1,715 yards, and scoring 10 touchdowns. He is eligible for a contract extension with the Rams this offseason.
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Nacua's legal troubles and rehab may affect his career and the Rams' performance in the upcoming season.
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