UFL investigating incident between Michigan Panthers, fan

espn.comPublished: 4/28/2025

Summary

A bizarre incident occurred during the Michigan Panthers vs. St. Louis Battlehawks game when Panthers receiver Samson Nacua exchanged words with a fan leaning on a railing in the stadium's dome following a loss. Video footage showed Nacua lunging toward the fan, appearing to slap his face as Receiver Adonis Alexander stood nearby. The UFL is currently investigating the matter, raising concerns about potential disciplinary action. Samson Nacua, whose older brother Puka played for the Rams and younger brother Kai is a safety on the Panthers, has previously trained with NFL teams like the Colts and Saints but remains an active player in college football.