Puka Nacua's $29M NFL Paycheck

Puka Nacua's $29 million 2027 salary cap target could redefine wide receiver pay scales after his controversial 2025 season.

Sep 23, 2026

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Puka Nacua's $29M NFL Paycheck

Puka Nacua's $29 million 2027 salary cap target could redefine wide receiver pay scales after his controversial 2025 season.

In brief

Puka Nacua's $29 million 2027 salary cap target could redefine wide receiver pay scales after his controversial 2025 season. Nacua's $29 million 2027 salary cap target reflects his potential to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Originally reported by CBS Sports.

Contract Year Signings

Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Baker Mayfield to a $165 million three-year extension. Seattle Seahawks extended Leonard Williams to $90 million.

Puka Nacua's Controversy

Nacua apologized for antisemitic gestures and a lawsuit alleging biting a woman while intoxicated. He spent time in a holistic care facility.

“Nacua performed a suggested touchdown dance with a gesture considered antisemitic, for which he apologized.”

Nacua's Stats

Nacua's Stats

Nacua had 313 receptions for 4,191 yards and 19 touchdowns in his first three NFL seasons.

Rams' Strategy

Rams let Nacua and other 2023 draft picks play rookie contracts after acquiring Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett.

Nacua's 2026 Target

Nacua's 2027 franchise tag could be $29 million depending on the 2027 salary cap.

Kyler Murray's Move

Murray signed a $1.3 million league-minimum contract with Vikings after being released by Cardinals.

George Pickens' Situation

Pickens was designated a franchise player for $27.298 million after a slow start with the Cowboys.

Quenton Nelson's Status

Nelson earned All-Pro honors for the sixth time in 2025 and could become the highest-paid interior offensive lineman.

Brian Branch' Injury

Branch is on PUP due to a torn right Achilles and may return before teammate Kerby Joseph.

Joey Porter Jr.'s Stalemate

Porter rejected a $27 million offer and faces contract structure issues with Steelers.

Tuli Tuipulotu's Challenge

Tuipulotu earned his first Pro Bowl after 13 sacks but faces a contract stalemate with Steelers.

Sam LaPorta's Delay

LaPorta missed eight games last season with a herniated disc and will likely get a deal in 2027.

Byron Young's Opportunity

Young could eclipse Jaelen Phillips' $120 million contract as the Rams' top edge rusher.

Riq Woolen's Red Flags

Woolen has nine penalties including three taunts and is playing on a $12 million one-year deal.

Chase Brown's Potential

Brown has over 2,000 rushing yards and 120 receptions in two seasons and could benefit from a rising running back market.

Parker Washington's Rise

Washington had 41 catches for 640 yards after Travis Hunter's injury and is a potential $29 million salary floor.

Moro Ojomo's Path

Ojomo could follow Milton Williams' path to a $104 million deal with Patriots after Eagles' defensive line struggles.

Riley Moss' Penalties

Moss has 203 penalties yards and is targeted 114 times, making him a potential $20 million salary floor.

Steve Avila's Status

Avila and Kevin Dotson both have expiring contracts with the Rams.

The bottom line

Nacua's $29 million 2027 salary cap target reflects his potential to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

Read the original on CBS Sports

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