Puka Nacua Remains Eligible for Rams Australia Opener
His disciplinary case is still under review.
Wide receiver Puka Nacua is still eligible to play in the Rams' season-opening game against the 49ers in Australia on Thursday night, despite potential NFL discipline for his off-field behavior. The league is currently reviewing Nacua's case under its personal conduct policy, but has not taken any action yet. The Rams are scheduled to travel to Melbourne to play the game at 8:35 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, which is 10:35 a.m. Friday in Melbourne.
Team coach Sean McVay had previously stated that both Nacua and offensive tackle Alaric Jackson would be able to play in the game. Jackson, like Nacua, is also facing potential discipline from the NFL under the conduct policy. Nacua has not been charged with a crime, but he has faced criticism and a civil lawsuit from a woman who claims he bit her and made an antisemitic comment on New Year's Eve.
He denies the allegations. Despite his off-field issues, Nacua remains a top NFL receiver and has won two Pro Bowl selections and first-team All-Pro honors last season.
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