Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua apologized for the “anti-Semitic” gesture during a live broadcaststating that he initially had no idea that it “perpetuated harmful stereotypes about Jewish people.”
“I deeply apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions as I do not support any form of racism, bigotry or hatred towards another group of people,” Nacua wrote in an Instagram post.
Nacua made the gesture during a live broadcast with Adin Ross and N3on. The streamers suggested he make this gesture the next time he celebrates goal after goal.
“There is no place in this world for anti-Semitism or other forms of prejudice or hostility toward Jewish people and people of any religion, ethnicity or race,” the Rams said in a statement.
The NFL also released a statement: “The NFL strongly condemns all forms of discrimination and demeaning behavior directed toward any group or individual. The continued rise of anti-Semitism must be addressed around the world, and the NFL will continue to stand with our partners in this fight. Hate has no place in our sport or society.”
Nacua's gesture was made in the same live broadcast in which he also criticized NFL refereescalling them “the worst” and saying many probably get a kick out of getting nasty calls on national television during games.
