With a 2‑4 record and injuries to star receivers, the Rams could see their season derailed if the league’s pending reviews result in suspensions for Puka Nacua and Alaric Jackson.
Key points
- Puka Nacua and Alaric Jackson are each under NFL disciplinary review with no announced decision date.
- Nacua faces a civil lawsuit alleging biting and an antisemitic comment, which his lawyer disputes.
- Jackson’s case involves an alleged domestic‑violence incident and a separate on‑field suspension that he has already served.
- The Rams’ 2‑4 record, plus injuries to key receivers, leaves little margin for additional player losses.
The Los Angeles Rams are trying to climb out of a 2‑4 hole, but the uncertainty surrounding wide receiver Puka Nacua and left tackle Alaric Jackson could add a new hurdle, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told The California Post on Wednesday.
Both players remain under league review for off‑field incidents, and the NFL has not provided a timeline for any disciplinary decision, leaving the Rams to plan without knowing whether they will lose two of their most important offensive contributors.
Pending NFL reviews for two key players
Nacua’s review is tied to a civil lawsuit filed by Madison Atiabi, who alleges the receiver bit her shoulder and made an antisemitic remark during a New Year’s Eve outing; his attorney, Levi McCathern, denied the remark and described the biting as “horseplay,” while Atiabi withdrew a restraining‑order request to focus on the lawsuit.
Jackson’s situation stems from a June arrest on suspicion of felony domestic violence after an alleged incident in which he tried to take a woman’s phone, leaving scratches on her arm; the case was placed in a pre‑filing diversion program and remains open, separate from a recent on‑field suspension for striking Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb, which he served in a reduced one‑game penalty.
Legal allegations surrounding Puka Nacua
The Rams already felt Jackson’s absence in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals, and an injury to veteran receiver Davante Adams further narrows the team’s offensive options, putting extra pressure on quarterback Matthew Stafford and head coach Sean McVay to produce wins with a depleted roster.
Reader questions
What allegations are made against Puka Nacua?
A civil lawsuit claims Nacua bit Madison Atiabi’s shoulder and made an antisemitic remark during a New Year’s Eve outing; his attorney says the biting was horseplay and denies the remark.
What is the status of Alaric Jackson’s NFL review?
Jackson remains under league review for a June domestic‑violence arrest; the investigation is ongoing, and the NFL has not set a timeline for any potential discipline.
How could potential suspensions affect the Rams’ season?
Losing Nacua and Jackson would further limit the Rams’ offensive firepower and protection for quarterback Matthew Stafford, complicating their effort to improve a 2‑4 record.
Source: nypost.com