Rams WR Nacua enters rehab, attorney says

Puka Nacua seeking treatment amid civil lawsuit allegations

Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:36am

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has checked into rehab, his attorney Levi McCathern confirmed to The California Post. This comes after a woman in Los Angeles filed a civil lawsuit against Nacua last month alleging he made unwanted sexual advances.

Why it matters

Nacua's decision to enter rehab could signal he is taking the allegations seriously and seeking professional help, though the details of the lawsuit remain unclear. The Rams will likely monitor the situation closely as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season.

The details

According to McCathern, Nacua had been in rehab for a "substantial period of time" before the lawsuit was filed. The attorney stated Nacua is scheduled to remain in treatment for a while longer.

  • Last month, a woman in Los Angeles filed a civil lawsuit against Nacua.
  • On Wednesday, Nacua's attorney confirmed he has checked into rehab.

The players

Puka Nacua

A wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams.

Levi McCathern

The attorney representing Puka Nacua.

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What they’re saying

“He was in [rehab] a substantial period of time before any of these allegations broke and he's scheduled to be there for a while longer.”

— Levi McCathern, Attorney for Puka Nacua

What’s next

The Rams organization is likely monitoring the situation closely and will determine Nacua's status for the upcoming NFL season once more details emerge.

The takeaway

Nacua's decision to enter rehab suggests he is taking the allegations against him seriously and seeking professional help, though the specifics of the civil lawsuit remain unclear. The Rams will need to carefully navigate this situation as they prepare for the new season.