Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua has made headlines for his off-field actions. Following a 31-27 loss in the NFC championship game against the Seattle Seahawks, Nacua seemingly became more active in his romantic life.
The NFL star shot his shot with Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney, and apparently had scored, but things quickly fell apart. Nacua was then seen with Hannah Stocking after trying to flirt with Sweeney, sparking more rumors.
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On Sunday, the player attended one of the biggest events in American motorsports, and he wasn’t alone. WWE superstar Charlotte Flair shared a picture of herself watching the Daytona 500 race. Nacua was right with her and another man.
They appeared smiling together, which sparked speculation about what type of relationship they had. They appear to know each other from before, as they were pictured together at the ESPYs, too.
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Puka Nacua put himself under fire after downplaying Sam Darnold’s Super Bowl 60 performance
Dec 14, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) celebrates after defeating the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
His personal life hasn’t been the only thing keeping Puka Nacua in the news. His online activity not involving Sydney Sweeney raised eyebrows among fans. As he watched the Seahawks beat the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl 60, Nacua made fun of Seattle’s quarterback, Sam Darnold.
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His tweet wasn’t met with good eyes, as plenty of fans criticized him. Darnold became a champion, while Nacua saw him move past his team en route to the championship.
The third-year wide receiver played 16 games in 2025, catching 129 passes for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns.
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