Rams star receiver Puka Nacua in rehab after multiple off-field incidents

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua stands on the field before a playoff game against the Carolina Panthers in January. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times) Rams star receiver Puka Nacua , who was involved in a string of off-the-field situations the last few months , including an alleged biting incident that led to a civil lawsuit , entered a rehabilitation care facility in March, his attorney confirmed Wednesday. Last week, a woman filed a civil lawsuit against Nacua, alleging that on New Year’s Eve he made an antisemitic statement during a group dinner and later bit her shoulder.

Attorney Levi McCathern told The Times before the lawsuit was filed that Nacua denied the allegations and that Nacua would “pursue all available legal remedies in response to these false and damaging statements. ” The California Post reported Wednesday that Nacua had checked into a Malibu rehab facility. A Rams official declined to comment.

Read more: Sean McVay hoping Puka Nacua will 'learn and grow' after off-field incidents In a statement to The Times on Wednesday, McCathern said Nacua “voluntarily entered a private facility to focus on his health, personal growth, and overall development — and I’m really proud of him for doing that ahead of his upcoming season. “He is committed to using this time constructively so that he can return in the best possible position — both personally and professionally — to continue contributing to his team and the game he loves. ” The Rams are scheduled to begin offseason workouts under coach Sean McVay on April 20.

In the statement, McCathern said that Nacua would complete the program in time to participate in Rams organized team activities. That part of the offseason program begins several weeks into the offseason. “Puka is deeply grateful for the support he has received from his family, friends, Coach McVay, and his teammates,” McCathern said.