Puka Nacua has quickly become one of the most recognizable young stars in the NFL, and his breakout production with the Los Angeles Rams has also drawn attention to the value of his current contract.
According to Spotrac, Nacua signed a four-year, $4,084,977 rookie contract with the Rams in 2023.
The deal includes a $244,976 signing bonus, which is fully guaranteed. In total, the contract has an average annual value of $1,021,244.
For the current season, Nacua will earn a base salary of $915,000. His cap hit for the year is $976,244, while the dead cap value of his deal is $183,732.
The contract is widely seen as one of the league’s biggest bargains.
Nacua led the Rams with 1,715 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns during the 2025 season, proving himself to be the team’s top offensive weapon and one of the NFL’s most productive wide receivers.
His performance has significantly exceeded the financial terms of his rookie deal.
That production is already creating expectations around a future expansion. Nacua is eligible for a new contract ahead of the 2026 season, and league observers believe the Rams will move quickly to secure him long-term.
When that deal closes, Nacua is expected to be among the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL, reflecting his meteoric rise and importance to the Rams offense.
