Rams’ Puka Nacua’s Controversial Offseason Continues With New Twist

Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua is in rehab in Malibu amid concerning allegations about his behavior. Nacua’s attorney, Levi McCathern, told Edward Lewis of The California Post that the wide receiver has been in a luxury treatment center. McCathern added that the headlines around his client, including a recently filed lawsuit alleging that Nacua made antisemitic comments and bit a woman named Madison Atiabi, were “a contributing factor” to the decision to enter rehab.

“He was in there a substantial period of time before any of these allegations broke with Madison,” McCathern said, “and he’s scheduled to be there for a while longer. ” View this post on Instagram A post shared by LA Sports Report (@lasportsreport) McCathern added that Nacua is working to “improve his overall behavior in every aspect of his life that he can do it. ” “And I’m really proud of him doing it and doing it in this offseason,” he added.

Aug 16, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay (left) talks with wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images What is Puka Nacua Accused of Doing? As previously mentioned, Nacua allegedly bit Atiabi on New Year’s Eve, something McCathern has called “horseplay.

” And the alleged antisemitic comment is the second such incident for Nacua in recent months. Last year, he apologized for doing an antisemitic gesture on Adin Ross’ livestream , saying he wasn’t aware of the gesture’s meaning. Rams coach Sean McVay has stood up for Nacua , explaining that he “trust[s] this kid’s heart.