Cap expert projects Puka Nacua, Kobie Turner contracts
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The Los Angeles Rams have some large contract extensions looming. Puka Nacua, Kobie Turner, Byron Young and Steve Avila are all eligible for contract extensions this offseason, and Jared Verse is eligible after the 2026 season.
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Those are some of the best players on the Rams, and many contend they're among the best at their respective positions in the league. Therefore, it stands to reason they'll be fighting for market-setting contracts when they negotiate with the team. Whether or not they deserve it remains to be seen, but Spotrac's Michael Ginnitti projected what their deals could look like and how they could set the new standard at their respective positions.
For Nacua, Ginnitti wrote that Nacua's market value is $38.5 million annually, which would be second behind Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase's $40 million mark. However, Ginnitti writes that a four-year, $164 million extension (which would be $41 million annually) isn't out of the question either.
Turner is a $24.9 million per year player in Spotrac's system, but Ginnitti believes the veteran defensive tackle could eclipse the $30 million when all is said and done. That would rank second behind Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs.
This is what many, including the Rams, should expect from their star players' contract demands. Both Nacua and Turner have deserved it, so it'll be interesting to see what the final contracts look like when and if the team and players agree on a new deal. And, if Young and Avila will see new contracts as well.
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