NFL Addresses Puka Nacua Lawsuit, Rehab: 'Matter Under Review'

Rams WR accused of biting woman, making antisemitic comment, now in rehab

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:34pm

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is facing a lawsuit alleging he bit a woman and made an antisemitic comment in December 2025. Nacua has denied the allegations but has entered rehab to 'improve his overall behavior.' The NFL says the 'matter is under review' as the city attorney's office also investigates the incident.

Why it matters

Nacua's off-field issues could lead to potential discipline from the NFL under its personal conduct policy, which outlines punishments for players' illegal, violent, or irresponsible behavior, even if they are not criminally charged. The league's handling of the situation will be closely watched.

The details

In a March 25 lawsuit, Nacua was accused of biting a woman and making an antisemitic comment on Dec. 31, 2025. Nacua's attorney has denied the allegations 'in the strongest terms' and said they plan to file a defamation lawsuit against the woman. On April 1, Nacua's attorney acknowledged the 24-year-old had entered rehab 'to improve his overall behavior in every aspect of his life.'

  • The alleged incidents occurred on Dec. 31, 2025.
  • The lawsuit was filed against Nacua on March 25, 2026.
  • Nacua entered rehab on April 1, 2026.

The players

Puka Nacua

A 24-year-old wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams who is facing a lawsuit alleging he bit a woman and made an antisemitic comment in December 2025.

Levi McCathern

The attorney representing Puka Nacua, who has denied the allegations against his client 'in the strongest terms' and said they plan to file a defamation lawsuit.

Brian McCarthy

An NFL spokesperson who stated the league is reviewing the matter surrounding Puka Nacua.

Ivor Pine

The Deputy Director of Communications for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, which is also reviewing the case against Puka Nacua.

Hydee Feldstein Soto

The Los Angeles City Attorney who will decide whether to file criminal charges against Puka Nacua.

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What they’re saying

“The matter is under review.”

— Brian McCarthy, NFL Spokesperson

“Nacua has denied the allegations outlined against him in the lawsuit 'in the strongest terms.' We are planning to file a defamation lawsuit against the woman.”

— Levi McCathern, Attorney representing Puka Nacua

“Nacua has entered rehab 'to improve his overall behavior in every aspect of his life that he can do it.'”

— Levi McCathern, Attorney representing Puka Nacua

What’s next

The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office will decide whether to file criminal charges against Puka Nacua. The NFL is also reviewing the matter and could potentially discipline Nacua under the league's personal conduct policy, even if he is not criminally charged.

The takeaway

Puka Nacua's off-field issues highlight the NFL's ongoing challenges in addressing player misconduct, as the league must balance its personal conduct policy with the legal process. The outcome of this case could set precedents for how the league handles similar situations involving allegations of violence and bias in the future.