Nacua's Off-Field Drama: Rams Weigh Extension

0:00On April 2nd, Los Angeles Rams' Star Y receiver Puka Nakua is dealing with some off-field drama that's got everyone talking. A New Year's Eve in Los Angeles, a woman named Madison Atiyabi accused the 24-year-old of biting her and using anti-Semitic slurs during a night out with some teammates. She filed for a temporary restraining order, but a judge denied it, and now she's dropped that to focus on a lawsuit against him for assault, battery, gender violence, and negligence. Nakua's attorney admitted to the bite, but denied the slurs, calling the whole thing meritless and just a play for cash. Atiyabi's side pulled the restraining order without prejudice so they can push the civil case to a jury trial where they're seeking damages to be. Decided later, Rams' head coach Sean McVey has known about this since New Year's Eve and isn't backing away. He trusts Nakua's character after three years together, sees it as a growth moment and wants to support the kid through it. The team views him as a cornerstone player, still learning off the field.

1:02Meanwhile, Nakua, heads into the final year of his rookie deal, set to make $5.77 million in the 2026 season. His stats are elite leading the league last year with 129 catches, 1,715 yards, and 10 touchdowns. Over just 44 games in three seasons. The Rams love his game, but are holding off on a big extension amid this mess, weighing team's stability long-term. They'll keep backing him for now, but the courts will have the final say on what comes next.