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Los Angeles Rams star Pukka Nacua once again went after NFL management as he posted critical comments on social media following the team’s overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Nakoa, who played a great game in the 38-37 defeat, dealt a clear blow to the referees. But the post was quickly deleted from his X account.
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Pukka Nacua, 12, runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
“Can you tell I was wrong,” the post read. “Appreciate you lines for your contribution. LOL.”
Rams coach Sean McVay was frustrated in the postgame press conference. He had no answers for Nacua’s post because he said he did not know the post had been published.
It’s the third time this week that Nakoa has courted himself.
He made critical comments towards officials, calling them “the worst” in a live broadcast with Adin Ross. He was also accused of anti-Semitism due to a gesture he made during the broadcast.
“The referees are the worst,” Nakoa said. “These guys want to be… these guys want to be lawyers. They want to be on TV, too. You don’t think he’s texting his friends in the group chat like, ‘Hey guys, you just saw me on ‘Sunday Night Football.’ “This wasn’t a PI, but I called him.”
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NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport said on Amazon Prime Video that Nacua should expect to be fined for those comments.
The anti-Semitic incident prompted an apology and statement from the NFL.
In the video, Ross orders Nacua to hit and bend the ball and then rubs his hands together after the touchdown. The move appears to perpetuate harmful anti-Jewish stereotypes. He issued a statement before the match in which he apologized for that.
“When I appeared on a social media live stream one day, he suggested that I perform a certain action as part of my upcoming Holocaust celebration. At the time, I had no idea that this action was inherently anti-Semitic and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people,” Nacua said in an infographic titled “Stand Up to Jewish Hate.” He added: “I sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions because I do not support any form of racism, bigotry or hatred towards another group of people.”
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Pukka Nacua (12) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
The NFL also issued a statement regarding Nacua’s actions.
“The NFL strongly condemns all forms of discrimination and degrading behavior directed toward any group or individual,” the league said. “The continued rise of anti-Semitism around the world must be addressed, and the NFL will continue to stand with our partners in this fight. Hate has no place in our sport or our society.”
It seemed that the controversy did not distract Nakoa as he played one of the best matches of his career.
He had 12 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns. He didn’t make the celebratory move Ross asked him to do.
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Los Angeles fell to 11-4 with the loss.
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