Puka Nacua headed to the locker room early last Sunday after he punched Seahawks linebacker Tyrell Dodson during the second quarter. Nacua’s ejection came with less than a minute remaining in the first half, displaying some uncharacteristic behavior that Sean McVay called a “learning opportunity.”
On a pass headed toward Nacua, Matthew Stafford was intercepted by Tariq Woolen. While Woolen was attempting to return the ball, Dodson pushed Nacua despite both men no longer being involved in the play and Nacua responded with a right jab to Dodson’s helmet.
In addition to being ejected, the NFL handed down another punishment punishment as Nacua’s paycheck took a slight deduction. He was fined $5,424 for the incident.
Rams WR Puka Nacua was fined $5,424 for his unnecessary roughness penalty against the Seahawks
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Nacua avoided a suspension and as a first-time offender, he faces a lighter fine compared to what the NFL has handed out in recent cases.
