Rams Wide Receiver Puka Nacua Addresses Lawsuit, Thanks Team Support

The lawsuit cites gender violence, assault and battery, and negligence. Nacua declined to address specifics about the lawsuit and night in question, calling it an ongoing legal battle.

In March, Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, said in a statement obtained by ABC News that Nacua denies the allegations in the lawsuit in the strongest possible terms. When asked about the allegations Thursday, Nacua said it was a moment for him to learn from some of the situations he was putting himself in and also having just an awareness of how he is conducting himself in and out of this football field.

In December, Nacua issued a statement apologizing for performing a gesture on an internet livestream that was antisemitic in nature and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people. He made the gesture with two internet streamers, who suggested he perform the gesture as part of his next touchdown celebration.

I've been really grateful for the support from the organization, especially my teammates, Nacua said. People reaching out at different times of the offseason, just checking in. Part of that support, Nacua said, is taking part in therapy. Nacua also spent time in rehab this spring.

There's been a lot of good things in the midst of some of these things that have been challenging for me, but it's been a great improvement in my life, Nacua said. On Thursday, Rams coach Sean McVay said he has appreciated Nacua's ability to kind of let me in.

It's really cool to be able to just see the direction that he's on, and we'll have our arm around him and continue to support him throughout, McVay said.

Nacua, a fifth-round pick in 2023, is entering the final season of his rookie contract and is now eligible to sign a contract extension. When asked whether he feels comfortable in 2026 playing without a contract extension, Nacua said he hasn't really thought about it.

I know that my job is to come up here and to be with the guys and go out there and compete every single day and that's been kind of my mindset, Nacua said.