Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Puka Nacua Returns to Rams OTAs After Rehab, Says He’s Asked for Help and Learned From Offseason

His public remarks highlight ongoing therapy and team support while legal and contract decisions remain unresolved

Overview

  • Nacua attended Los Angeles Rams organized team activities and spoke to reporters Thursday, saying rehab, journaling and weekly therapy have helped him ask for support and improve his behavior.
  • A civil lawsuit filed in March alleges Nacua bit a woman and made an antisemitic remark on Dec. 31, 2025, and the plaintiff is seeking damages for assault, battery, gender violence and negligence.
  • Nacua and his attorney have denied the accusations and the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office has assigned a hearing connected to the incident, signaling parallel administrative review.
  • The Rams have publicly backed Nacua while he works with the team therapist, but the organization has paused extension talks and appears likely to evaluate a long-term pay decision after the season.
  • If Nacua stays on this path, a strong on-field year and no further off-field issues could reopen extension talks, but the team could also keep him under his rookie deal or use the franchise tag later.