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Rams' Nacua Enters Rehab Amid Biting Allegations

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has entered a rehab program in Malibu, his attorney confirmed on April 1, with the receiver already in treatment before biting allegations surfaced.

According to Nacua's attorney Levi McCathern, the 24-year-old receiver is being treated at a luxury facility to "improve his overall behavior in every aspect of his life." While a March lawsuit alleging Nacua bit a woman and made antisemitic comments was a "contributing factor" to his decision to enter rehab, McCathern emphasized Nacua was already in treatment before the allegations became public.

Nacua has denied the accusations "in the strongest terms," and his team plans to file a defamation lawsuit against the accuser. The matter is also under review by the Los Angeles City Attorney's office. Despite the controversy, coach Sean McVay expressed continued trust in Nacua, stating he "trusts this kid's heart." Nacua is expected to complete the program in time for the Rams' OTAs.