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Sean McVay still has Puka Nacua listed as questionable for Monday Night Football against the New York Giants. The Los Angeles Rams star missed Friday and Saturday after groin soreness showed up following Thursday’s practice.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / January 18

LA Cops Announce Final Decision on Puka Nacua’s Brother for Stealing Lakers Player’s Car

What began as a startling arrest tied to NFL connections now appears headed for a reversal. A month after Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua’s brother, Samson, and Trey Rose were taken into custody for allegedly stealing Adou Thiero’s SUV, investigators believe the case may have been a serious mistake.

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NFL News / Field Level Media / January 16

Police clear Puka Nacua's brother in car theft investigation

Investigators cleared the brother of NFL star Puka Nacua in an investigation into an alleged car theft, determining it was a misunderstanding. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department arrested Samson Nacua and Trey Rose last month for allegedly taking a vehicle belonging to Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 18

Rams’ Puka Nacua passes Odell Beckham Jr. on all-time list amid TNF

The Los Angeles Rams visited the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Thursday, with major postseason implications on the line, as the two teams are tied at the top of the NFC West with identical 11-3 records.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 18

Rams rumors: Puka Nacua expected to face fine for calling refs ‘the worst’

It’s been an interesting week for Los Angeles Rams wideout Puka Nacua. After shredding the Detroit Lions for 189 total yards in LA’s playoff-clinching Week 15 win, Nacua courted controversy in a live stream with Adin Ross earlier this week.

Samson Nacua, brother of Puka Nacua, arrested for alleged theft of Lakers forward Adou Thiero's car

Samson Nacua and another individual allegedly took Thiero's car without consent

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 18

Puka Nacua's brother arrested, accused of taking Lakers rookie's SUV

A brother of Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua was one of two men arrested over the weekend for allegedly stealing a vehicle that reportedly belonged to Los Angeles Lakers rookie forward Adou Thiero.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 18

Puka Nacua's brother arrested for allegedly stealing Lakers rookie's car

Nacua's brother, Samson, has been arrested for allegedly stealing the car of Lakers rookie Adou Thiero.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 18

Puka Nacua’s brother arrested after allegedly stealing Lakers player’s car

The older brother of Los Angeles Rams wideout Puka Nacua is in hot water after being arrested over the weekend. Samson Nacua was reportedly busted for stealing a car that belonged to Lakers rookie Adou Thiero, according to NBC 4 Los Angeles.

Adou Thiero’s Car Allegedly Stolen By Rams’ Puka Nacua’s Brother

Los Angeles Lakers wing Adou Thiero is trying to navigate through his rookie season in the NBA, which began with a knee injury and has most recently included his first rotation minutes.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18

Puka Nacua’s brother Samson arrested for stealing a Lakers player’s car

Los Angeles professional sports are intersecting in a very unfortunate way this week. Samson Nacua, the older brother of Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, has been arrested for allegedly stealing a car belonging to Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero, NBC4 Los Angeles reported on Wednesday.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / June 10, 2025

BYU Brothers Chase UFL Glory Together

From LaVell Edwards Stadium to the bright lights of a championship game, the Nacua brothers are writing the next thrilling chapter in their football journey.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / May 1, 2025

Former BYU star suspended by UFL after sideline altercation with fan

Once a fan favorite in Provo, Samson Nacua now finds himself in the national spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The former BYU wide receiver was suspended by the United Football League (UFL) this week after an altercation with a fan spiraled into physical contact.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 29, 2025

Puka Nacua’s brother suspended after slapping fan at UFL game

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NFL News / The Spun / April 29, 2025

Punishment Announced For Brother Of NFL Star Puka Nacua

Samson Nacua, the brother of Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, made headlines for the wrong reasons this past weekend. Nacua's brother hasn't found a home just yet in the NFL.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28, 2025

Puka Nacua’s brother under investigation over video that shows him slapping UFL fan

Samson Nacua, the brother of Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua, is under investigation after a video appeared to show him slapping a fan at a UFL game over the weekend.

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Watch: Nacua was 3 yards away from scoring (via @NewOrleansSaints)

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Saints' unique playmaker worried about his family making fun of him after crazy preseason play

The New Orleans Saints were just three yards away from the greatest play of the 2024 NFL preseason. It would've been undeniable. On a 58-yard field goal attempt, Saints wideout Samson Nacua positioned himself in the end zone - waiting for a potential miss.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / August 25, 2024

Watch: Pro Bowl WR's older brother almost scores on FG return

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With four seconds remaining in the second quarter, Tennessee Titans kicker Brayden Narveson missed a 58-yard field-goal attempt, giving the 26-year-old an opportunity to return it.

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Watch how close Puka Nacua’s brother came to a 105-yard TD return on missed FG

Puka Nacua put the league on notice last year as a rookie, and his brother, Samson Nacua, is trying to shock people as well on the New Orleans Saints. In the final preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, Samson almost returned a missed field goal for a 105-yard touchdown, but he was stopped just short before diving into the endzone.