Trending Now - Rams' Puka Nacua Enters Rehab to Prioritize His Health

WHO:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver

ABC7 Los Angeles - Levi McCathern, attorney for Puka Nacua

The New York Times - Sean McVay, head coach of the Los Angeles Rams

The New York Times - Les Snead, general manager of the Los Angeles Rams

The New York Times - Madison Atiabi, woman suing Puka Nacua

WHAT:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Puka Nacua has checked into rehab to focus on his health and personal growth.

ABC7 Los Angeles - A lawsuit has been filed against Nacua alleging gender violence, assault and battery, and negligence.

The New York Times - Nacua is accused of biting two women during a New Year’s Eve incident.

The New York Times - Nacua led the NFL with 129 catches and 1,715 receiving yards in the previous season.

The New York Times - Nacua was fined $25,000 for criticizing NFL referees on social media.

WHERE:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Los Angeles, California

The New York Times - The incident occurred during a group dinner on New Year’s Eve.

WHEN:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Nacua checked into rehab on March 31st, 2026.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The lawsuit was filed in early March 2026.

The New York Times - The New Year’s Eve incident occurred on December 31st, 2025.

The New York Times - Nacua's best performance of the season was on December 24th, 2025, against the Seattle Seahawks.

WHY:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Nacua is taking responsibility for his well-being and aims to improve his performance during the offseason.

The New York Times - Nacua's decision to seek help comes after multiple off-field controversies.

HOW:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Nacua is committed to using his time in rehab constructively to return in the best possible position for both personal and professional growth.

The New York Times - Nacua checked into a private facility on his own accord.

(UPDATED April 3, 2026 17:13 UTC)

Puka Nacua, the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver, has checked into rehab as of on Tuesday, to focus on his health and personal growth following multiple off-field controversies. This decision comes amid a lawsuit filed in early March alleging gender violence, assault and battery, and negligence stemming from a New Year’s Eve incident where Nacua is accused of biting two women. Nacua, who led the NFL last season with 129 catches and 1,715 receiving yards, is committed to using his time in rehab constructively to improve both personally and professionally.