Puka Nacua's brother, Samson, suspended for slapping fan in face at UFL game

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Puka Nacua’s brother found himself in some hot water over the weekend when he was seen slapping a fan in the face after a game in the UFL. Samson Nacua, who plays for the Michigan Panthers, was investigated by the league following the incident and the UFL has handed down discipline.

Nacua has been suspended one game for his actions, forcing him to miss this week’s game against the DC Defenders. Additionally, Nacua has agreed to participate in community service events that will be arranged by the league.

Below is the full statement from the UFL on the decision to suspend Nacua.

It’s official. Michigan Panthers wide receiver Samson Nacua has been suspended one game without pay for incident involving the St. Louis Battlehawks fan. #UFLpic.twitter.com/7YhgAO3RzC

— Anthony Miller (@ByAnthonyMiller) April 29, 2025

If you missed the video of Samson slapping the fan, it can be seen below. The fan and Nacua were going back and forth on the sideline before Nacua slapped the fan.

Things got a little heated in the Battledome last night..

Video from the crowd shows Michigan’s Samson Nacua in a postgame altercation with a fan

It’s unclear what was said. Anybody who’s been to the Dome knows fans love to chirp players. Appears Nacua wasn’t happy about it.. pic.twitter.com/i8u4L0tqm0

— Matty Fresh (@MattyFreshTV) April 27, 2025

Samson Nacua has had two separate stints with NFL teams, first with the Colts in 2022 when he was signed as an undrafted free agent. He was released before the season began, failing to make the 53-man roster.

He then signed with the Saints during the 2024 offseason but was released three weeks later and has been in the UFL since.

This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams WR Puka Nacua's brother suspended by UFL for slapping fan in face

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