"(Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times) Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua apologized for performing a gesture "antisemitic in nature" during a livestream, stating he originally had no idea it "perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people." "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 a post on Instagram."
"Nacua made the gesture while appearing on a live stream with Adin Ross and N3on. The livestreamers suggested he perform the gesture the next time he celebrated after scoring a touchdown. "There is no place in this world for Antisemitism as well as other forms of prejudice or hostility towards the Jewish people and people of any religion, ethnicity, or race," the Rams said in a statement."
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua performed a gesture during a livestream that was described as antisemitic in nature. He apologized, saying he originally had no idea the gesture perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people and that he does not stand for racism, bigotry or hate. The gesture occurred on a stream with Adin Ross and N3on after the livestreamers suggested he perform it following a touchdown celebration. The Rams issued a statement rejecting antisemitism and other prejudice. The NFL condemned discrimination and pledged to address the rise of antisemitism. Nacua also criticized NFL referees on the same stream.
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