Overview
- The NFL fined Nacua $25,000 for publicly criticizing officials on a livestream and in a post after the Rams’ Week 16 loss to the Seahawks.
- Nacua told reporters the penalty “definitely hurt,” called it a learning experience, and said he will “never let it happen again.”
- He previously apologized for making an antisemitic gesture during the livestream, prompting statements from both the Rams and the league.
- Matthew Stafford encouraged Nacua to use his visibility positively, and Sean McVay described the situation as a teaching moment and said he is confident it will not recur.
- Despite the off-field episode, Nacua leads the NFL with 114 receptions and ranks second in receiving yards, and the Rams have clinched a playoff berth heading into Monday night’s game against the Falcons.