Rams' Puka Nacua expected to secure $43 million per year contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Puka Nacua is poised to receive a significant contract extension from the Los Angeles Rams. ESPN reports he could earn $43 million per year as his rookie deal approaches its end. Nacua has been a standout receiver with impressive career statistics, including an average of 95.3 receiving yards per game. However, questions remain about the Rams' willingness to commit to such a large sum, considering potential injury concerns and off-field issues. If signed, Nacua would become the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL.
- •Nacua averages 95.3 receiving yards per game, a league record.
- •His rookie contract expiration has triggered contract extension talks.
- •The Rams may use the franchise tag as a temporary measure.
- •Nacua's potential deal could surpass Jaxon Smith-Njigba's recent extension.
- •Rams have made major offseason trades adding significant cap space.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Rams' Puka Nacua gets $43 million per year contract update from ESPN
"The Rams superstar WR is going to get paid soon.
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