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.