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ArticleWill Puka Nacua be first $50 million receiver?
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If that happens, Jefferson will be trying to get a four-year, $200 million contract. The first receiver to ever make $50 million per season. 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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Jefferson could set $50M AAV receiver precedent; would inflate Nacua's market.

If Justin Jefferson has a career year in 2026 and challenges for 2,000 yards, he will likely pursue a four-year, $200 million contract—the first receiver to make $50 million per season. This precedent would directly impact Puka Nacua's market value; if the Rams wait to pay Nacua after Jefferson's extension, and Nacua also has a career year, the Rams could end up paying Nacua significantly more than his current $43 million AAV asking price.

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