Drake London signs $141 million extension, Rams face Puka Nacua challenge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:14 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Drake London signed a four-year extension with the Atlanta Falcons worth $141 million, cementing his place as the third-highest paid receiver in the NFL. The deal positions the Falcons' offense around London, who has been a key player since 2024. This development increases urgency for the Los Angeles Rams to negotiate a contract extension for Puka Nacua, who led the NFL with 129 receptions last season and is due for a significant payday. Nacua’s camp is expected to push for a contract that rivals London's, but off-field issues could complicate matters as the NFL reviews a civil lawsuit against him.
- •Drake London signs four-year extension worth $141 million with Atlanta Falcons.
- •London ranks third among NFL receivers in annual salary following the deal.
- •Puka Nacua enters final year of rookie contract after leading NFL in receptions.
- •Nacua's offseason legal issues are under NFL review, affecting contract talks.
- •Rams face pressure to act as receiver market value continues to rise.
- 2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Drake London Gets $141 Million — Now the Rams Have a Puka Nacua Problem
"Every deal that gets done raises Puka Nacua's price. Drake London just signed for $141M, and now the Rams are running out of time.
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