Puka Nacua plays in Rams Week 1 game despite pending conduct investigation

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is expected to suit up for the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed Nacua’s status despite the receiver dealing with psoas soreness during the preseason. The decision has drawn scrutiny from fans who question why the NFL has not concluded its review of his personal conduct regarding a civil lawsuit filed earlier this year. The lawsuit alleges that Nacua engaged in assault and made antisemitic remarks at a New Year's Eve gathering. While the NFL has not placed him on the Commissioner’s Exempt List or issued a suspension, league observers remain focused on the status of the disciplinary process as the primetime matchup approaches.

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