Puka Nacua is making a change off the field as he heads into the final year of his rookie deal with the Los Angeles Rams.
The wide receiver has hired Win Sports Group to handle his contract negotiations, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Nacua had previously been represented by Athletes First.
Win Sports Group already has some major names on its client list, including Justin Jefferson and Zay Flowers. Jefferson landed a $140 million extension in 2024, and Flowers agreed to a new $140 million deal on Tuesday.
Nacua’s next contract is going to be driven by what he’s done between the lines. Over three seasons in Los Angeles, he has caught 313 passes for 4,191 yards and 19 touchdowns.
His most recent season was the best of his career: he led the league with 129 receptions, finished second in receiving yards with 1,715, and scored a career-high 12 touchdowns. He was also named to the Pro Bowl for the second time and earned his first All-Pro selection.
Negotiations have run into some trouble because of off-field issues, but Nacua has said he’s committed to improving himself and getting better in every area. If that holds, the Rams should be more comfortable paying him what he’s after.
And if his 2026 production looks anything like 2025, Los Angeles may not have much of a choice anyway. Nacua has already established himself as one of the league’s top receivers, and he’s now positioned to be paid like one.
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