Rams delay contract talks with Puka Nacua after Myles Garrett trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams, following their trade for Myles Garrett, are not expected to extend the contract of receiver Puka Nacua this summer. Nacua, who had a standout season in 2025 with 129 receptions and 1,715 yards, is one of several key players facing uncertain futures. The Rams are currently managing their salary cap with significant obligations to Garrett and quarterback Matthew Stafford. Nacua also faces scrutiny due to off-field issues, which adds to the team's hesitance to commit to a potentially large extension. Without contracts in place, the Rams' approach to roster construction remains complex.
- •Myles Garrett was acquired by the Rams earlier this week.
- •Puka Nacua's 2025 season included 10 touchdowns and First-Team All-Pro honors.
- •Los Angeles has $16.3 million in available cap space.
- •Contract extensions for Nacua and others are not imminent.
- •Nacua's off-field issues may influence the Rams' decision-making.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — What Myles Garrett trade means for Puka Nacua’s Rams future
"The former fifth-round pick has developed into one of the NFL's elite receivers and is coming off a historic 2025 campaign.
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