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Puka Nacua Enters REHAB | The Big 3 in 30 NFL

Apr 2, 2026
Coverage of a high-profile WR entering rehab amid allegations and how the team is responding. A breakdown of timelines, optics, and possible contract fallout. An update on the Bears’ stadium siting fight and which location makes more business sense. A look at the Patriots’ need for a top receiver and whether to draft, trade up, or pursue a veteran.
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ANECDOTE

Puka Nacua Entered Rehab Amid Offseason Allegations

  • Puka Nacua checked into a luxury rehab clinic in Malibu amid allegations he bit a woman and made anti-Semitic comments.
  • His attorney said he was in treatment before the allegations and aims to improve behavior while staying for a substantial period.
INSIGHT

Rehab Serves Personal Recovery And Team Optics

  • The rehab move is both personal help and an optics response given Nacua's rising star and recent behavior incidents, including a Super Bowl video and on-stream controversies.
  • Rams leadership, including Sean McVay, publicly supported Nacua and likely view rehab as a pathway to protect his career and the franchise's image.
ADVICE

Avoid Cutting Puka; Support Rehabilitation Instead

  • The Rams should avoid a knee-jerk reaction like cutting or trading Nacua and instead support rehabilitation given his on-field value.
  • The host argues the team likely still intends to sign him to a major extension and should protect that investment by helping him improve.
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