Samson Nacua suspended from Michigan Panthers after slapping fan following loss
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 13: Samson Nacua #86 of the Michigan Panthers takes a selfie with fans after the Panthers defeated the San Antonio Brahmas, 26-23, at Ford Field on April 13, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/UFL/Getty Ima
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Michigan Panthers wide receiver Samson Nacua was suspended for one game after video emerged of him slapping a fan across the face after a week 5 loss to the St. Louis Battlehawks.
UFL executive vice president of football operations Daryl Johnston announced the suspension, and that it would be without pay on Tuesday afternoon.
Due to the suspension, Nacua will be unavailable week 6 when the Panthers take on the DC Defenders, the league's current top team.
Nakua is the brother of Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua, their third brother Kai Nacua also is a member of the Panthers.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 18: Samson Nacua #86 of Michigan Panthers warms up prior to playing the Memphis Showboats at Ford Field on April 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/UFL/Getty Images)