This spring has also seen the Falcons extend star Drake London on a four-year, $141 million deal, and the Packers lock up Christian Watson for an additional four years and $110.5 million. These moves come one year after both Ja\u2019Marr Chase and Tee Higgins re-upped with the Bengals<\/a>, Garrett Wilson signed an extension<\/a> with the Jets and DK Metcalf was traded<\/a> for and re-signed by the Steelers.<\/p>\n Needless to say, NFL wide receivers are continuing to get paid, which brings us to the next player in line for an extension: Puka Nacua.<\/p>\n Nacua, 25, was selected by the Rams in the fifth round of the 2023 draft and has developed into one of the best wide receivers in the sport since. Over his first three seasons, the former BYU Cougar has not only been elected to two Pro Bowls but also earned his role as the leading target in a high-flying Los Angeles offense.\u00a0<\/p>\n RELATED: Jaxon Smith-Njigba Extension Sets Up Three High-End NFL Wide Receivers to Cash In<\/a><\/p>\n In 2025 specifically, Nacua in a league-leading 129 receptions for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns, led the league in receiving yards per game (107.2) and earned first-team All-Pro honors while helping quarterback Matthew Stafford win his first career NFL MVP award.<\/p>\n Now, as he enters the final year of his rookie contract, Nacua is eligible for an extension. So what could a deal look like for the 25-year-old? Let\u2019s examine.<\/p>\n Comps for a Nacua extension Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are among the top-paid wide receivers in the NFL. | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images<\/p>\n The past several offseasons have seen CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, Chase and Smith-Njigba cash in on market-setting deals\u2014each just barely taking the top spot over the other in terms of average salary per year. Here\u2019s a look at where they stack up against one another, per OverTheCap.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Player, Team<\/p>\n Average Per Year<\/p>\n Total Contract Value<\/p>\n Guaranteed Money<\/p>\n Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks<\/p>\n $42,150,000<\/p>\n $168,600,000<\/p>\n $120,067,996<\/p>\n Ja\u2019Marr Chase, Bengals<\/p>\n $40,250,000<\/p>\n $161,000,000<\/p>\n $109,800,000<\/p>\n Drake London, Falcons<\/p>\n $35,250,000<\/p>\n $141,000,000<\/p>\n $100,000,000<\/p>\n Justin Jefferson, Vikings<\/p>\n $35,000,000<\/p>\n $140,000,000<\/p>\n $110,000,000<\/p>\n CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys<\/p>\n $34,000,000<\/p>\n $136,000,000<\/p>\n $100,000,000<\/p>\n DK Metcalf, Steelers<\/p>\n $32,999,882<\/p>\n $131,999,529<\/p>\n $80,000,471<\/p>\n Garrett Wilson, Jets<\/p>\n $32,500,000<\/p>\n $130,000,000<\/p>\n $90,000,000<\/p>\n A.J. Brown, Patriots<\/p>\n $32,000,000<\/p>\n $96,000,000<\/p>\n $84,000,000<\/p>\n Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions<\/p>\n $30,002,500<\/p>\n $120,010,000<\/p>\n $77,000,000<\/p>\n Nico Collins, Texans<\/p>\n $30,000,000<\/p>\n $60,000,000<\/p>\n $57,000,000<\/p>\n As we mentioned above, Nacua is widely regarded as one of the NFL\u2019s most elite wide receivers and as such will ultimately be paid like one in due time. That said, the Rams could wait to offer him a lucrative contract (based, in part on some of his off-the-field issues<\/a>) and instead decide to visit the negotiating table at a later date, either midseason or next spring.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nacua, for his part, holds considerable leverage, given his performance last season. Los Angeles is clearly in win-now mode after acquiring Myles Garrett<\/a>, and the wide receiver is undoubtedly a part of their plan to compete for a Super Bowl title in 2026. Knowing that, Nacua could theoretically hold Los Angeles\u2019s feet to the fire this summer and hold out until a deal is done. That doesn\u2019t seem to be a part of his plan, however.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"Ja'Marr](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/01kta46d8yfemghy0a5f.jpg\" "\\"Ja'Marr")
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