Rams vast receiver Puka Nacua apologized for performing a gesture “antisemitic in nature” throughout a livestream, stating he initially had no thought it “perpetuated dangerous stereotypes in opposition to Jewish folks.”
“I deeply apologize to anybody who was offended by my actions as I don’t stand for any type of racism, bigotry or hate of one other group of individuals,” Nacua wrote in a submit on Instagram.
Nacua made the gesture whereas showing on a livestream with Adin Ross and N3on. The livestreamers advised he carry out the gesture the following time he celebrated after scoring a landing.
“There isn’t any place on this world for Antisemitism in addition to different types of prejudice or hostility in the direction of the Jewish folks and folks of any faith, ethnicity, or race,” the Rams stated in an announcement.
The NFL additionally launched an announcement: “The NFL strongly condemns all types of discrimination and derogatory habits directed in the direction of any group or particular person. The persevering with rise of antisemitism have to be addressed internationally, and the NFL will proceed to face with our companions on this struggle. Hatred has no place in our sport or society.”
Nacua’s gesture got here on the identical livestream by which he additionally criticized NFL referees, calling them “the worst” and claiming many in all probability get a thrill making dangerous calls on nationwide tv throughout video games.
