UFL Suspends Former Utah, BYU WR Samson Nacua For Slapping Fan
Apr 29, 2025, 4:08 PM | Updated: May 1, 2025, 9:06 am
The UFL has issued punishment for former Utah and BYU wide receiver Samson Nacua, who is currently playing for the Michigan Panthers, after he was videoed slapping a fan in the face during an altercation following the Panthers’ loss against the St. Louis Battlehawks last Sunday.
Following the incident, an investigation was launched by the league, which resulted in a one-game suspension for the wide receiver, as well as community service.
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The UFL has suspended Michigan Panthers receiver Samson Nacua for one game after he slapped a fan during an altercation following Saturday's 32-27 loss to the St. Louis Battlehawks, the league announced Tuesday.
— ESPN (@espn) April 29, 2025
UFL Suspends Samson Nacua
The punishment from the league will involve missed action as well as UFL-mandated service.
In a press release from the UFL, the league said, “The suspension, which will begin this weekend with the Panthers’ game against the DC Defenders on Sunday, May 4, was announced by UFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations Daryl Johnston.
As part of the suspension, Nacua has agreed to participate in community service events to be arranged by the league, which will be determined later this season.”
Press release from the #UFL about the suspension of Michigan Panthers WR Samson Nacua 👇 https://t.co/QzwWA7VmTZ pic.twitter.com/4VvfuqceUA
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Samson Nacua is playing in his second season with the Michigan Panthers.
Through five games in 2025, Samson has 116 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Samson Nacua Slaps Fan After Verbal Altercation
The video that came out shows Nacua and Michigan CB Adonis Alexander engaging with a fan behind the sideline.
