Rams WR Puka Nacua went to rehab before being sued for assault, attorney says
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Key Points:
- Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is currently in rehab, having entered treatment well before being sued for assault and battery over an alleged antisemitic statement and biting incident on New Year's Eve.
- Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, stated that the rehab stay is intended to improve Nacua's overall behavior and is not a direct response to the recent lawsuit.
- In December, Nacua apologized for making a gesture linked to antisemitic tropes during an internet livestream.
- Nacua has been a highly productive NFL receiver since being drafted in 2023, leading the league last season with 129 catches, 1,715 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns.
- He is eligible to negotiate a contract extension with the Rams during the upcoming offseason.
