Rams star Puka Nacua faces new abuse allegations as $150 million payday hangs in balance
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua faces fresh abuse allegations from his ex-girlfriend and mother of his child, Hallie Aiono, just as he was closing in on a contract extension that could have made him the NFL's highest-paid receiver. Aiono made the claims in a TikTok video, later deleted, describing "extreme betrayal, abuse, complete neglect" during their four-year relationship and saying private incidents affected her more than public disputes. The allegations come amid a turbulent offseason for Nacua and add further uncertainty to negotiations over a new deal reportedly worth up to $150 million.
The new claims follow a March civil lawsuit from Madison Atiabi, who accused Nacua of biting her shoulder, biting another woman's thumb and using an anti-Semitic slur at a New Year's Eve party; his attorney has strongly denied the allegations, calling them an extortion attempt and describing the biting as "horseplay". Nacua, who led the NFL last season with 129 catches and 1,715 receiving yards, voluntarily entered a rehabilitation facility in early March. The Rams are reportedly not expecting to extend his contract before the season, and the NFL is separately reviewing his conduct under its Personal Conduct Policy, which could lead to discipline even without criminal charges.
In short
- Nacua's ex-partner accuses him of abuse and neglect in deleted TikTok video
- Follows March lawsuit alleging biting and a slur at a party
- Rams delay contract extension amid NFL conduct review
Explained simply
The Los Angeles Rams are an American football team in the NFL, and Puka Nacua is one of their leading wide receivers, a player who catches passes and helps the team score. He joined the Rams in 2023 and quickly became one of the league’s most productive players at his position.
NFL players usually sign contracts for a set number of years, and a standout player may negotiate an extension before the current deal ends. Nacua’s reported negotiations have drawn attention because a new deal could be worth up to $150 million, while the team weighs its plans for the coming season.
The NFL has rules governing players’ conduct away from the field and can review allegations under its Personal Conduct Policy. Such a review is separate from a criminal case, and league discipline can be possible even if no criminal charges are filed.
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