Rams Face Nacua Contract Dilemma

0:00It's March 23rd. You're listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Corey with the story. The Seattle Seahawks just reset the wide receiver market with a four-year extension for Jackson Smith-Enjigba worth $168.6 million. That deal sets a new floor at about $42 million per year with $120 million guaranteed. Now all eyes are on Los Angeles Rams star Pukka Nakua, who's next up for a massive contract as the top producer on his team. Nakua and Smith-Enjigba came from the same draft class and posted nearly identical stats last season, both in the mix for offensive player of the year, honors. Nakua ranks second in catches and yards over the past two years, making him Matthew Stafford's top target and a keychain mover after the catch. Rams fans in front office folks feel the pressure, with Nakua leading a group of four extension eligible stars including Steve Avela, Kobe Turner, and Byron Young heading into year

1:02four. Seattle move fast to lock in their guy early for cap savings, but the Rams seem in no rush despite the rising costs. Reports suggest no talks have leaked out yet from Los Angeles, even as the market benchmark climbs higher. Negotiating now could save money before another big season, from Nakua pushes his price even further. The Rams face a choice to either match top deals like Jamar Chases or make Nakua the highest paid receiver in football to keep their offense, humming strong.