Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver appeared on Adin Ross’ livestream and was asked to perform a controversial touchdown dance.<\/p>\n
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Or sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n To say that it has been a noteworthy week for Rams\u2019 Puka Nacua would be a massive understatement.<\/p>\n Advertisement 2<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n The star wide receiver has been all over the headlines after going on a controversial livestream with Adin Ross, during which the popular streamer shared a potential touchdown dance.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n In a clip that has gone viral on social media, Ross \u2013 who is Jewish \u2013 demonstrates the dance during which he mimes spinning the ball on the ground, flexing and then hunching over and massaging his palms together with a big grin on his face.<\/p>\n Nacua imitated the dance and said that he would do it during the game, garnering laughter from those present.<\/p>\n Your Midday Sun<\/p>\n Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Many critics deemed the final portion of the routine \u201cantisemitic,\u201d calling it an insulting trope.<\/p>\n As the clip went viral, Nacua issued an apology on Instagram \u201cto anyone who was offended by my actions.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI do not stand for any form of racism, bigotry or hate of another group of people,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I appeared the other day on a social media livestream,\u201d Nacua added, \u201cit was suggested to me to perform a specific movement as part of my next touchdown celebration.<\/p>\n \u201cAt the time, I had no idea this act was antisemitic in nature and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement 4<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n The touchdown dance wasn\u2019t the only controversial portion of Nacua\u2019s appearance on Ross\u2019 livestream on Tuesday.<\/p>\n Puka Nacua slams NFL refs<\/p>\n Nacua went on a rant against NFL officials, accusing referees of making controversial calls<\/a> to get time on TV during marquee games.<\/p>\n \u201cThe refs are the worst. These guys are lawyers,\u201d Nacua said. \u201cThey want to be on TV too, bro. You don\u2019t think he\u2019s texting his friends in the group chat like, \u2018Yo, you guys just saw me on Sunday Night Football.\u2019 Like, that wasn\u2019t (pass interference), but I called it.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Ross said he would pay any NFL fine that Nacua receives over the comments.<\/p>\n After Nacua\u2019s Rams lost an overtime thriller to the Seattle Seahawks<\/a> on Thursday night, he appeared to double-down on the statement.<\/p>\n Advertisement 5<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n \u201cCan you say I was wrong,\u201d he wrote in a since-deleted post. \u201cAppreciate you stripes for your contribution. Lol.\u201d<\/p>\n While it\u2019s unclear what he specifically was referencing, there was one key play in particular during the game that turned heads.<\/p>\n The most ridiculous two-point conversion ever results in the Seahawks tying it up vs the Rams. <\/p>\n Rules analyst Terry McAulay was all over it for Prime Video. \ud83c\udfc8\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f #NFL<\/a> #TNF<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/BI8HEGwt1c<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) December 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Advertisement 6<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n On a two-point conversion attempt for by Seattle Seahawks, referees overturned the initial call of an incomplete pass, ruling the play as a lateral which was recovered in the endzone by running back Zach Charbonnet, tying the game.<\/p>\n Rams coach responds<\/p>\n For his part, Rams coach Sean McVay was blindsided by Nacua\u2019s criticism of officials.<\/p>\n When asked about the tweet by a reporter at the post-game news conference, McVay interjected: \u201cWhat are you talking about?\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement 7<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n After the individual explained what the receiver had tweeted, McVay offered another curt response.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, what are you asking me right now?\u201d McVay said, before adding, \u201cI can\u2019t answer your questions about something that I\u2019m not aware of.\u201d<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n Rams star Puka Nacua\u2019s brother arrested for taking Lakers rookie\u2019s car: Report<\/p>\n <\/a> SIMMONS: The once-in-a-lifetime story of Philip Rivers, the 44-year-old quarterback<\/p>\n <\/a>Samson Nacua reportedly arrested<\/p>\n Nacua\u2019s brother got into hot water of his own earlier this week.<\/p>\n Samson Nacua, who plays for the Michigan Panthers in the UFL, and Trey Rose reportedly were arrested over the weekend<\/a> for allegedly taking the SUV of Lakers rookie Adou Thiero.<\/p>\n The pair is charged with taking a vehicle without the owner\u2019s consent, according to NBC 4 in Los Angeles<\/a>.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Share this article in your social network<\/p>\n![\"Los](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1220-puka-nacua-la-rams-touchdown.jpg\")
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