The 24-year-old receiver's decision to seek treatment was influenced by a March lawsuit that accused him of biting a woman and making an antisemitic comment on December 31, 2025. McCathern clarified that Nacua was already in rehab before the allegations became public and will complete the program in time to participate in all Rams OTAs.
Nacua has denied the allegations "in the strongest terms" and his legal team plans to file a defamation lawsuit against the accuser. The matter is also under review by the Los Angeles City Attorney's office for potential criminal charges. Rams coach Sean McVay has expressed trust in Nacua, saying "I trust this kid's heart" and "want to be able to put my arm around him."