NFL: The Insiders on Puka Nacua

PodcastThe Insiders Podcast: Aaron Donald's Week 1 Readiness, Christian Gonzalez's Con...September 5, 2026

From the episode

That's Puka Nakua... Typically teams like to pay their young stars... Certainly Puka Nakua because the off field issues, that was a hindrance to potentially getting a deal. He's a key guy that they do want to keep long term.

Mentioned at 39:03 – 40:51

STACKED’s take

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Nacua is unlikely to receive a contract extension before the season starts.

Jeremy Fowler notes that Puka Nacua is eligible for a rookie contract extension, but the Rams likely won't pay him before Week 1; off-field issues have been a hindrance to a deal, though the team views him as a long-term keeper.