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Ex-NFL LB Warns Puka Nacua Is Hurting His Contract Case

Puka Nacua enters the final year of his rookie contract with the Los Angeles Rams. The wide receiver has quickly established himself as one of the team’s most productive offensive players since entering the NFL.Nacua’s production has placed him in…

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 1:12 PM
Ex-NFL LB Warns Puka Nacua Is Hurting His Contract Case
Key Things to Know
  • Emmanuel Acho warned that Puka Nacua's injuries and alleged off-field issues hurt his contract leverage.
  • Puka Nacua is entering the final year of his rookie deal and is set to make $5.767 million in 2026.
  • Head coach Sean McVay previously stated there is no specific timeline for a contract extension with Nacua.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho warned on his podcast that Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is weakening his contract negotiation leverage. Acho cited a combination of Nacua's ongoing injury concerns and alleged off-field offseason incidents as potential roadblocks to securing a major extension.

Nacua is in the final year of his rookie contract and is scheduled to earn $5.767 million in 2026. Rams head coach Sean McVay previously stated there was no timeline for an extension, while Nacua missed the Rams' Week 2 game against the New York Giants due to a groin injury.

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