Rams star Puka Nacua in rehab after he allegedly

Rams star receiver Puka Nacua, who was concerned in a string of off-the-field conditions the last few months, including an alleged biting incident that led to a civil lawsuit, entered a rehabilitation care facility in March, his attorney confirmed Wednesday.

Last week, a girl filed a civil lawsuit against Nacua, alleging that on New Year’s Eve he made an antisemitic assertion during a group dinner and later bit her shoulder. Attorney Levi McCathern told The Times before the lawsuit was filed that Nacua denied the allegations and that Nacua would “pursue all available legal remedies in response to these false and damaging statements.”

The California Post reported Wednesday that Nacua had checked into a Malibu rehab facility. A Rams official declined to remark.

In a assertion to The Times on Wednesday, McCathern said Nacua “voluntarily entered a private facility to focus on his health, personal growth, and overall development — and I’m really proud of him for doing that ahead of his upcoming season.

“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.”

The Rams are scheduled to start offseason exercises under coach Sean McVay on April 20. In the assertion, McCathern said that Nacua would full this system in time to take part in Rams organized staff actions. That half of the offseason program begins a number of weeks into the offseason.

“Puka is deeply grateful for the support he has received from his family, friends, Coach McVay, and his teammates,” McCathern said. “It is unfortunate that a trivial lawsuit has drawn attention to him during a time when he is committed to becoming a better person. I am excited to see what the future holds for this exceptionally talented young man.”

The lawsuit was the latest state of affairs involving Nacua that forged a highlight on the fourth-year professional.

During a livestream last December, Nacua criticized NFL officers and made a gesture regarded as antisemitic. Nacua apologized, and the Rams and the NFL issued statements condemning antisemitism and discrimination. But after the Rams’ loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Nacua criticized officers in a social media post from the locker room. The NFL fined him $25,000.

Nacua, 24, led the NFL with 129 receptions last season, was voted All-Pro and was a finalist for NFL offensive participant of the 12 months. He is getting into the ultimate 12 months of his rookie contract, and he is eligible for an extension that may equal or surpass the deal Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba lately signed that consists of $120 million in ensures.

On Monday, at the NFL homeowners conferences, McVay repeatedly said, “I trust this kid’s heart,” and later said “he understands what the responsibility is, not exclusive to just the production on the field.”

General supervisor Les Snead described Nacua as “ young man, becoming,” who is “continuing to evolve” as a individual and participant. Snead and Tony Pastoors, the Rams’ chief working officer both said on-the-field efficiency is just not the only issue that is taken into account when making selections concerning contract extensions.

“It isn’t just, ‘OK, turn it on on Sundays and make decisions from there,’” Pastoors said. “We have to take in every data point we can.”