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Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua has reportedly been accused of biting a woman and making anti-Semitic remarks, according to TMZ.
The woman made the allegations in a rejected request for a temporary restraining order after an alleged incident on Dec. 31 in Los Angeles.
Nacua’s attorney, Levi McCathern, said, according to TMZ, that “this entire claim is nothing more than an attempted shakedown” and that the bite “left nothing more than a temporary mark.”
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NFL Network reporter Jamie Erdahl interviews Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) after the game against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at SoFi Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
A hearing is scheduled for April 14.
PK Press Club Digital has reached out to Nacua’s agent and the Rams for comment.
Nacua previously apologized for committing an “anti-Semitic” act on a YouTube broadcast in December.
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Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams reacts in the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at SoFi Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Nacua discussed the touchdown celebrations on YouTuber Adin Ross’ stream, as Nacua’s Rams prepare for a Thursday night game in Seattle against the Seahawks.
Many, however, believed the celebration perpetuated a harmful anti-Jewish stereotype.
In the video, Ross asked Nacua to hit the ball, flex and then rub his hands together. Ross, who is Jewish, called the move his own “dance” or “emote.”
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua reacts following an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Inglewood, California. The Rams won 44-42. (Eric Thayer/AP Photo)
Nacua received overwhelming backlash and issued an apology Thursday, hours before his Rams faced the Seattle Seahawks.
“When I appeared on a social media livestream the other day, it was suggested to me that I perform a specific move as part of my upcoming landing celebration. At the time, I had no idea that this act was anti-Semitic in nature and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people,” Nacua said in a statement. “Stand up against Jewish hatred” graphic. “I deeply apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions, as I do not advocate any form of racism, intolerance or hatred towards any other group of people.”
