Rams star Puka Nacua accused of biting woman, anti-Semitic remarks
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Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua has reportedly been accused of biting a woman and making anti-Semitic comments, according to TMZ.
The woman made these allegations in an application for a temporary restraining order that was denied following the alleged incident in Los Angeles on December 31.
According to TMZ, Nacua’s attorney, Levi McCathern, said the “entire claim was nothing more than an attempt to shake” and that the bite “left nothing more than a temporary scar.”
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NFL Network reporter Jamie Erdahl interviews Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) after the second half of the game against the Arizona Cardinals on December 28, 2024 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
The hearing is scheduled for April 14.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Nacua’s agent and the Rams for comment.
Nacua previously apologized for committing an “anti-Semitic” action in a YouTube broadcast in December.
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Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams reacts during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on September 28, 2025. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
As Nacua prepares for the Rams’ game against the Seahawks in Seattle on Thursday night, he discussed goal celebrations on YouTuber Adin Ross’ stream.
But many believed the celebration perpetuated a harmful anti-Semitic stereotype.
In the video, Ross instructed Nacua to spike the ball, stretch it, and then rub his hands together. Ross, who is Jewish, referred to the move as his “dance” or “expression”.
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua reacts after the NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Inglewood, California. The Rams won 44-42. (Eric Thayer/AP Photo)
Nacua received a crushing blowback and issued an apology hours before the Rams played the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday.
“When I appeared on a social media livestream the other day, it was suggested that I make a special gesture as part of my next goal celebration. I had no idea at the time that this action was inherently antisemitic and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people,” Nacua said. he said. “Stand Against Jew Hate” graphic. “I deeply apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions, as I do not support any form of racism, bigotry, or hatred towards any other group of people.”
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