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Rams’ Puka Nacua Apologizes for Antisemitic Gesture, Deletes Postgame Jab at Refs

The NFL and Rams condemned the gesture as reporting points to possible league discipline for his public criticism of officials.

Overview

  • During a Dec. 16 livestream with Adin Ross and N3on, Nacua performed a hand‑rubbing motion widely described as an antisemitic trope and said he would use it as a touchdown celebration.
  • Nacua issued a public apology on Dec. 18 saying he did not know the gesture was antisemitic, while the NFL and the Rams released statements denouncing discrimination.
  • In Thursday’s overtime loss to the Seahawks, Nacua did not perform the disputed celebration.
  • After the game he posted and then deleted a message on social media criticizing officiating, later calling it frustration as coach Sean McVay said the team will help him learn from the episode.
  • NFL insiders, including Ian Rapoport on Prime Video, reported Nacua could be fined for publicly criticizing referees, with potential discipline still developing.