"In the statement, Nacua said "at the time he had no idea" of the nature of the gesture, which has been associated with antisemitic themes. "I deeply apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions as I do not stand for any form of racism, bigotry or hate of another group of people," Nacua wrote in the statement."
"Nacua made the gesture on a livestream Tuesday with two internet streamers, Adin Ross and N3on, who suggested he perform the gesture as part of his next touchdown celebration. The streamers attempted to enter the Rams' practice facility on Tuesday but were turned away by the team. In the same livestream, he said NFL referees are "the worst," and said he thinks some refs make calls just to get on TV during games."
Puka Nacua apologized for performing a gesture on an internet livestream that was "antisemitic in nature and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people." He said at the time he had no idea of the gesture's nature and expressed that he does not stand for any form of racism, bigotry or hate. The gesture occurred during a livestream with internet streamers Adin Ross and N3on, who suggested the gesture as a touchdown celebration. The streamers were turned away after attempting to enter the Rams' practice facility. Nacua also criticized NFL referees, calling some "the worst" and suggesting some make calls to get on TV.
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