Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua in rehab, attorney says
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has checked into rehab, his attorney Levi McCathern said on Wednesday. Last month, a woman filed a lawsuit against Nacua alleging he made an "unprovoked antisemitic statement" on New Year's Eve and later bit her on the shoulder. READ MORE | Puka Nacua sued for allegedly making antisemitic remark, biting woman "Puka is taking responsibility for his well-being and is focused on improving his performance during the offseason," read McCathern's statement.
The lawsuit filed against Nacua cites gender violence, assault and battery, and negligence. Last month, McCathern said in a statement obtained by ABC News that Nacua denies the allegations in the lawsuit "in the strongest possible terms" and that he has video evidence that "underscores" that the plaintiff's "behavior and actions are inconsistent with the allegations being made. " McCathern said Nacua is going to rehab in an attempt "to improve his overall behavior in every aspect of his life.
" "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. He will complete the program in time to fully participate in all of the Rams OTAs. Puka is also deeply grateful for the support he has received from his family, friends, coach McVay, and teammates.
I have spoken with Puka, and he is in great spirits and fully focused on the work ahead. I am confident that he will return stronger than ever and continue to elevate his performance in the upcoming season. It is unfortunate that a trivial lawsuit has drawn attention to him during a time when he is committed to becoming a better person.
I am excited to see what the future holds for this exceptionally talented young man. " At the NFL's annual league meeting earlier this week, coach Sean McVay said the Rams have been aware of the incident since it happened on New Year's Eve and are "continuing to gather all the information. " "But man, you guys know, I trust this kid's heart," McVay said.