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Biting allegations surface as Rams WR Puka Nacua faces provocative footage and lawsuits
sports16 days ago

Biting allegations surface as Rams WR Puka Nacua faces provocative footage and lawsuits

Madison Atiabi, the accuser in Puka Nacua’s biting allegations, has filed a restraining order and a defamation lawsuit. TMZ video shows Atiabi twerking near a sleeping Nacua in a van after the alleged bite, while Atiabi says he collapsed unconscious for hours. Nacua’s attorney denies an antisemitic remark and says the bite was “horseplay.” The case could affect Nacua’s looming contract talks after a career year in 2025.

Nacua lawyers allegedly offered 'make it all better' weeks before the suit, attorney claims
sports16 days ago

Nacua lawyers allegedly offered 'make it all better' weeks before the suit, attorney claims

Madison Atiabi’s attorney alleges that, about six weeks after a Dec. 31 bite, a representative of Puka Nacua’s legal team tried to offer a settlement to “make it all better,” leading to a mediation that didn’t resolve the dispute. Atiabi has since filed a restraining-order request and a lawsuit; Nacua’s camp denies antisemitic remarks and says the bite was horseplay, while prosecutors investigate and videos are presented by both sides. The civil case continues, with a potential criminal review ongoing.

Rams WR Puka Nacua Sued for Alleged Bites at Century City Dinner
sports16 days ago

Rams WR Puka Nacua Sued for Alleged Bites at Century City Dinner

A civil lawsuit filed in Los Angeles accuses Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua of biting a woman and her friend after a December 31, 2025 group dinner in Century City, alleging injuries, gender-violence and negligence and claiming antisemitic remarks. The plaintiff seeks damages; Nacua's attorney denies the allegations and calls it blackmail. The suit describes a circular bite mark on the woman's shoulder and another bite on the friend’s thumb, with references to Nacua's intoxication and provocative behavior. The case notes a prior biting incident; a witness says Nacua never made the alleged antisemitic comment, while Nacua has apologized for antisemitic remarks from a December livestream.

Rams WR Puka Nacua Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Antisemitic Remark and Bite
sports16 days ago

Rams WR Puka Nacua Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Antisemitic Remark and Bite

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was sued in Los Angeles for assault and battery after a woman alleges he made an antisemitic remark and bit her on New Year’s Eve; the complaint also cites gender violence and negligence, while Nacua’s lawyer denies the antisemitic claim and calls the bites horseplay. The case follows a prior incident in which Nacua apologized for an antisemitic gesture during a livestream.

Puka Nacua Under Fire: Biting Allegation, Antisemitism Claims, and an Upcoming Hearing
sports16 days ago

Puka Nacua Under Fire: Biting Allegation, Antisemitism Claims, and an Upcoming Hearing

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua faces an ongoing investigation after a New Year’s Eve incident in which a woman alleges he bit her and made antisemitic remarks; Nacua’s lawyers describe the confrontation as “horseplay” in a “shakedown” scenario, acknowledging a bite left a mark. A police report was filed, a mediation was scheduled, and an April 14 hearing is set, with the Rams remaining largely silent amid broader off-field headlines and contract-speculation surrounding his future with the team.

Nacua’s Lawyer Denies Antisemitic Bite Claims, Plans Defamation Action
sports17 days ago

Nacua’s Lawyer Denies Antisemitic Bite Claims, Plans Defamation Action

Puka Nacua’s attorney denied the Dec. 31 bite and antisemitic remarks, saying the accusations are false and a defamation suit will be filed; Atiabi sought a restraining order in Los Angeles, which a judge temporarily denied ahead of an April 14 hearing. The defense asserts the case is not sexual or domestic-violence related and cites a sober witness who disputes the remarks, while noting Nacua’s December apology for an antisemitic livestream moment. Mediation reportedly included pressure to publicize statements and possible blackmail.

Nacua on the clock for a big Rams payday as WR market soars
sports17 days ago

Nacua on the clock for a big Rams payday as WR market soars

Rams wideout Puka Nacua, entering the final year of his rookie deal, is positioned for a lucrative extension as the NFL’s wide‑receiver market climbs—driven by Jaxon Smith‑Njigba’s contract and impacting peers like George Pickens. A four‑year, about $43 million per year new‑money APY could yield a five‑year, roughly $177.7 million deal, with teams possibly waiting until summer to gauge the market as the salary cap continues to rise. Nacua’s three‑season totals (313 catches, 4,191 yards, 21 TDs) underscore his value and why delaying could only push the price higher.

Allen Tops 2026 NFL Top 100 Projections in a reshaped ranking
sports2 months ago

Allen Tops 2026 NFL Top 100 Projections in a reshaped ranking

Sports Illustrated’s Gilberto Manzano unveils Nos. 10–1 of the 2026 NFL Top 100, led by No. 1 Josh Allen with No. 2 Myles Garrett, No. 3 Ja’Marr Chase, No. 4 Puka Nacua and No. 5 Will Anderson Jr.; the piece emphasizes future projection and surrounding team context, notes Mahomes’ knee surgery as a factor for the upcoming season, and shows a top-heavy mix of quarterbacks, non-QB playmakers and pass rushers fueling the ranking.