Puka Nacua’s lawyer issues statement on Rams WR voluntarily checking into rehab

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua voluntarily checked into rehab early last month, his attorney Levi McCathern told The California Post on Wednesday. The recovery center is located in Malibu, and Nacua has been in and out of the facility multiple times since checking in last month.

After news broke, Nacua's attorney issued a statement on the Rams wide receiver. He says Nacua "takes responsibility for his well-being and increasing his performance during the off-season," and that he voluntarily entered the "holistic care facility to focus on his personal growth."

According to McCathern, Nacua checked into rehab before the lawsuit was filed against him for allegedly biting a woman and making an antisemitic comment on New Year's Eve. McCathern says Nacua will complete the program in "plenty of time to be involved in all of the Rams OTAs."

Below is the full statement from McCathern, via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

"Puka takes responsibility for his well-being and increasing his performance during the off-season. So, in early March - before any temporary restraining order was filed by Madison Atiabi and subsequently denied by the Court - Puka voluntarily entered a holistic care facility to focus on his personal growth.

"He is committed to using this time constructively so that he can return in the best possible position - both personally and professionally - to continue contributing to his team and the game he loves. He will complete the program in plenty of time to be involved in all of the Rams OTAs. Puka is also deeply grateful for the support he has received from his family, friends, Coach McVay, and his teammates.

"It is unfortunate that a trivial lawsuit has drawn attention to Puka during a time when he is focused on becoming a better overall person. I am really excited to see what the future holds for this gifted young man."

Nacua has made headlines in recent months for his comments about officials on a livestream, also doing an antisemitic dance while on the livestream with Adin Ross. He later apologized for the gesture and said he didn't know it was offensive.

Sean McVay commented on Nacua's off-field incidents this week, saying he trusts "the kid's heart" and wants to help him continue to grow as a man. He hopes Nacua will be a Ram for a "really long time," backing the 24-year-old receiver.

This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams WR Puka Nacua checks into rehab: Here’s what his lawyer said

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