He apologized for making a gesture that was “anti-Semitic in nature” and said he did not initially realize it would “perpetuate harmful stereotypes about Jews.”
“I do not support any form of racism, bigotry, or hatred against other groups, and I deeply apologize to those who were offended by my actions,” Nacua said in an Instagram post.
Nacua made the gesture while appearing on a livestream with Adin Ros and N3on. Livestreamers suggested doing the gesture the next time you celebrate after scoring a touchdown.
“There is no place for anti-Semitism or any other form of bigotry or hostility toward Jews or people of any religion, ethnicity, or race,” the Rams said in a statement.
The NFL also issued a statement saying, “The NFL strongly condemns all forms of discrimination and derogatory behavior against any group or individual. We must address the continuing rise in anti-Semitism around the world, and the NFL continues to stand with our partners in this fight. There is no place for hatred in our sport or society.”
Nacua’s gesture was made on the same livestream where he also called them “the worst” and claimed that many probably get a thrill out of making terrible calls on national television during games.
