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"Never Holding Refs Accountable for Being Sh*t": NFL Fans Outraged After Puka Nacua Gets Fined $25,000 for Calling Out Officials
Puka Nacua was fined $25,000 by the NFL for publicly criticizing officials after the Rams' loss, despite deleting a social media post and discussions with coach Sean McVay.
- On Dec. 19, the NFL fined Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua $25,000 for his comments about officiating, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported.
- During a Dec. 16 livestream, Puka Nacua criticized NFL officiating with Adin Ross and N3on, comparing officials to lawyers and agreeing 100% with the criticism.
- Despite a standout performance, Puka Nacua amassed 225 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and he told reporters it was `Just a moment of frustration` while Rams head coach Sean McVay expressed support and downplayed distractions.
- Following the penalties, Puka Nacua apologized on Instagram for a dance he said he did not know was antisemitic, and the NFL condemned discrimination on Dec. 19, citing steeper fines for Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes.
- After the Dec. 18 loss, Puka Nacua posted then deleted criticism and twice reiterated complaints postgame, while Adin Ross offered to cover any fines, though the NFL usually posts fines the following Saturday.
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"Never holding refs accountable for being sh*t": NFL fans outraged after Puka Nacua gets fined $25,000 for calling out officials
Puka Nacua has made headlines all week long. The LA Rams wide receiver caused a stir after he promised to use an antisemitic touchdown celebration during an appearance on Adin Ross and N3on's stream.
NFL Takes Swift Disciplinary Action Against Rams WR Puka Nacua
The NFL did not waste any time in dropping the hammer on Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, following his repeated criticism of the league’s officiating. He did itbefore and after facing the Seattle Seahawks on “Thursday Night Football.”Nacua spoke about his comments postgame, as did Rams head coach Sean McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford.The league typically doles out player fines for the week on the following Saturday. Not this tim…
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