Puka Nacua’s anticipation for the 2025 season with the Los Angeles Rams has intensified, extending beyond his desire for on-field success. The recent acquisition of Davante Adams has further fueled his enthusiasm.
The Rams and Adams reached a two-year, $46 million agreement prior to the league’s legal tampering period, following the re-signing of Tutu Atwell to a $10 million contract. The addition of Adams has notably heightened Nacua’s eagerness for the upcoming season.
There are on-field reasons for Nacua to get excited. But he also recognizes another reason — Adams’s partnership with Taco Bell. As captured by Cameron DaSilva of Rams Wire, the Rams star playfully requested a “Taco Bell plug” from the newly acquired Adams.
Puka Nacua Wants In On Davante Adams Taco Bell Deal
The receiver entering his third season kicked his craving for fast food when working with teammate Cooper Kupp during his rookie season.
Nacua’s journey to improve his performance has included a significant focus on dietary adjustments. He recognized that proper nutrition plays a crucial role in his recovery process, especially after intense workouts. While he admitted to a high consumption of fast food during the previous season, he now understands the importance of a balanced diet.
This dietary shift involves reducing fried foods and being mindful of inflammatory and dense foods, including rice and taro, which are staples in his Polynesian heritage. Nacua is striving for moderation, limiting these foods to once a week. “My nutrition definitely did change after starting workouts [with Kupp] because I was like, ‘Hey, I can’t keep showing up at 6 a.m. and throwing up,” Nacua explained. “So I was like maybe I’ll wait to eat after.”
This disciplined approach contrasts sharply with his eating habits during the “whirlwind” of the 2023 season. He recounted instances of driving home from the team’s facility and succumbing to the convenience of fast-food options like Burger King, Jack in the Box, or his favorite, McDonald’s.
“It was a convenience thing for me,” Nacua said. “I was like, ‘I don’t want to eat at home. I’m tired. I’m not going to sit and make a meal.’ But I just realized, man, that extra five minutes it takes to either make something at home or just put this stuff on the grill real quick, it makes the food honestly taste a little better.” This realization has led him to prioritize preparing meals at home, recognizing the long-term benefits of healthier eating.
