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Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, in the final year of his rookie deal and coming off offseason rehab, said he hasn’t thought about playing 2026 without a contract extension and emphasized his love of football, with talks likely influenced by off‑the‑field issues and how his situation compares to peers like Jaxon Smith‑Njigba.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua spoke publicly after completing rehab, saying it’s OK to ask for support and highlighting the importance of his relationships with the Rams and teammates; he expressed gratitude for the organization’s backing as he navigates a civil suit over an alleged December incident and antisemitism claim, noting he sought treatment earlier this spring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is accused in a TMZ-sourced filing of biting a woman on December 31, 2025, with a photo of a circular bite pattern; his attorney describes the act as horseplay, while the accuser alleges antisemitic remarks. A temporary restraining order was sought but denied, with another hearing set for April 14.
Fitness influencer Sara Saffari denies romance with Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua after videos appeared to show them together; she told Instagram followers, 'We’re siblings, chill,' clarifying the rumors that started at a Topgolf event and continued with a TikTok clip and other sightings.
Sydney Sweeney brushes off haters as media scrutiny around her personal life grows after Puka Nacua’s flirtation and a Cosmopolitan interview; insiders say she leans into publicity to maximize opportunities and wealth, despite friends’ concerns that she’s prioritizing publicity over substance.
NFL star Puka Nacua fired a playful full-court heat check at Sydney Sweeney after she discussed her 'perfect man,' a move that drew nearly 13 million impressions online and sparked broad online buzz.
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.
In the Rams-Seahawks NFC Championship, Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen drew a taunting penalty after breaking up a pass to Puka Nacua on third-and-12, giving the Rams a 15-yard automatic first down. On the next play, Stafford targeted Nacua for a 34-yard touchdown, putting Los Angeles within four at 31-27 with 2:06 left in the third.