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ArticleWill Puka Nacua be first $50 million receiver?
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As opposed to attempting to settle with Nacua for $43 million in average salary today; If the Rams wait to pay Nacua after Jefferson's extension, and Nacua has a career-year, the Rams may end up paying Nacua $7-$10 million more per season than they could get him for right now.

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Rams' contract delay could cost $7–$10M annually if Nacua has career year.

The Rams are allowing Nacua to play the 2027 season without a contract extension, betting on a $43 million average salary deal now; however, early camp performance and potential career-year trajectory could push him toward a $50 million per year contract—the first receiver ever to reach that threshold. If Nacua has a strong 2026 season, the Rams may end up paying him $7–$10 million more per season than they could secure him for right now, making the delay potentially costly.

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