Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua says alcohol has been a problem for him and describes how he copes with the pressures of NFL stardom. In a Netflix interview shown ahead of the Rams’ game against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia, Nacua addresses his relationship with alcohol and characterizes the period as difficult.
Multiple outlets report that Nacua also discusses broader impacts on his life, including stress and isolation, and ties the issues to his personal circumstances. The New York Post adds that he describes “darkest times” and references rehab and therapy, while Yahoo Sports and The Athletic focus more directly on his account of alcohol use and how he felt during that stretch.
While the sources vary in emphasis—some spotlight the coping narrative, others highlight the rehab aspect—they all report that Nacua publicly speaks about alcohol struggles in the lead-up to the Rams–49ers opener.
