Puka Nacua is showing up for the Los Angeles Rams but he, like many around the United States, wants to be paid for his services and he wants to be paid market value. Right now, Nacua is on his rookie deal and considering his stats, he’s well below what many other wide receivers who have done less are making.
So, Nacua has changed agencies from Athletes First to Win Sports Group, and considering what they were able to help get Zay Flowers (who’s a fine receiver, but not Puka Nacua), Nacua will likely
be earning a massive deal.
Nacua getting a new deal will likely be a surprise to no one, but how much he makes? That might be a shocker.
Rams training camp updates: Puka Nacua explains why he changed agents (latimes.com)
“With a massive payday potentially looming as he enters the final year of his rookie contract, Rams star receiver Puka Nacua recently changed agents.
Nacua, who had been represented by Athletes First, signed with Win Sports Group, which negotiated huge deals for Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Baltimore Ravens receiver Zay Flowers.
“It was something for me, looking at the offseason and where I feel like I’ve been at in this past year,” Nacua said of the change. “Trying to reset and be able to refocus and reprioritize some of the things that I feel like are best for me.
“I’m grateful to feel like I have a team supporting me in all facets.”
Nacua led the NFL in receptions last season and was voted an All-Pro. The 2023 fifth-round draft pick is due to earn about $5.8 million this season, according to Overthecap.com.“
People around the NFL think Aaron Donald will be back with Rams.
If you’ve been paying ANY attention to the NFL, then you’ve heard that the Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl favorites and you’ve heard they traded for Myles Garrett (and some others), AND you’ve heard that Aaron Donald may come out of retirement to join the Rams.
If you’ve been paying more attention than JUST ANY attention than EVERY person who talks about this subject is expecting Donald to be back with the Rams, and they are expecting this team to be must-watch television.
If you’ve checked NFL news even once a day then you should know all the above information, yet, no one knows for sure that Donald will be back, but at this point, the horse seems out of the barn. It’s expected (dare I say a known unknown?) that Donald will be back and if he’s not, it will be a sigh of relief for 31 out of 32 teams, and maybe a bit of disappointment for the Rams, their fans and the talking heads who are just trying to stay afloat until the season kicks off.
So MUCH Donald news, so little time. Just kidding, we have plenty of time! But remember, the season will here before we know it. Enjoy this last month. The NFL is coming.
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Aaron Donald decision updates: Live rumors, news on Rams return (usatoday)
“The Rams‘ Infinity Gauntlet is missing but one stone. Whether Los Angeles is able to procure a gem in Aaron Donald to fill out its defense should be answered in short order.
The 35-year-old former Rams defensive star is looking to possibly drop the “former” from that distinction. His most recent act of testing the waters was working out with the Rams on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
While no decision has been made on whether Donald will remain retired, Wednesday’s workout through camp required the team to inform the league, as the three-time player of the year used official team gear and a helmet, according to Adam Schefter.“
Trent McDuffie getting used to being with the Rams and taking in their trades.
Trent McDuffie was blown away by Rams’ reaction to Verse-Garrett trade (ramswire)
“And it’s not lost on players in Los Angeles just how important and valuable Verse was to the team. That showed in the meeting room after Sean McVay shared the news of Verse being traded for Garrett.
Trent McDuffie opened up about that meeting on “Bussin’ With The Boys” with Taylor Lewan, calling it one of his favorite moments with the Rams so far. Not because the team landed an all-world player in Garrett, but because of how everyone reacted to losing Verse.“
Always players to keep an eye out for, looking at your Grant Stuard.
‘He’s a Tasmanian devil’: Rams’ new LB bringing the energy to camp (ramswire)
“One of the more underrated and intriguing signings from what was a star-studded offseason, Grant Stuard has made it clear that he takes nothing for granted and is a player who has earned every ounce of football success he’s experienced.
The final pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Stuard has used his brazenness and physicality to carve out a long-term special teams role, while being a strong depth linebacker. This is critical as the Los Angeles Rams needed to fill gaps at both positions this offseason, with their special teams being a massive point of concern.“
Rams hope to sure up their secondary (you know that).
Rams Bet Big On McDuffie, Watson For Super Bowl Chase (athlonsports)
“After a costly secondary sank their 2025 title run, the Los Angeles Rams added Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, entering 2026 as Super Bowl favorites.”
Myles Garrett is getting used to being on the Rams.
Myles Garrett on his first Rams Training Camp, breaking the sack record, goals for this season & more | Inside Rams Camp (therams.com)
“Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett joins Camryn Irwin and J.B. Long for an episode of Inside Rams Camp presented by Community America Credit Union. On the show, Myles talks about his first training camp in Los Angeles, building chemistry with his new teammates, breaking the sack record and hoping to break it again, goals for the 2026 season, and more!”
Some betting news .
NFL Futures Trends to Know as the 2026 NFL Preseason Begins (hardrock.bet)
“Many believe Los Angeles has assembled a superteam capable of making another championship run. The Rams lead all 32 teams with 16.38% of the total bets and have also generated the highest handle in the market at 12.78%, giving them the strongest overall betting support to win the Lombardi Trophy.
“Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are also looking to finally capture a championship and are drawing notable attention with the second-highest handle. Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are right behind them with the third-highest handle despite generating just 3.34% of bets to win Super Bowl 61 and coming off a 6-11 season in 2025.
Chris Shula would be “really excited” about Aaron Donald returning (if he does) (nbcsports)
“Obviously, I’d be really excited about that,” defensive coordinator Chris Shula told reporters on Wednesday regarding the possibility of Donald coming back. “You’re getting one of the best players of all time. I’ve had a great history with him. I was here in ’17, coaching other positions with him. I know what a great guy he is, what a hard worker he is, and what he would mean to this defense. But at the same time, we’re going to coach the guys who are here and if he decides to come back, that’d be great.”
Donald took the next step earlier this week, with a “tryout” during (we’re told) a day off for players at training camp. Shula wasn’t present for the session that was far less about evaluating Donald and much more about Donald seeing how he felt — with the goal of finding out if he can get back to being the great player he was.“
New Insider Report on Aaron Donald Puts Rams Rival On Notice (heavy.com)
“Florio again said Donald’s recent workout at the Rams’ facilities was more for his benefit than the team’s. But Florio also explained that in addition to anticipating a potential answer from Donald this coming week, the Rams already have a plan for him to play Week 1.
That is, as it has been, if Donald feels he is up to it.
“The question for Aaron Donald is, can he get back to being the Aaron Donald that he was? And if he decides to do it, we could have an announcement within the next few days,” Florio said on the special presentation of “Sunday Night Football” on August 6. “I’m told if he comes back, he could get between 30 to 40 snaps in that debut.”
PRACTICE PHOTOS: Puka Nacua, Jaylen Watson, Kobie Turner & more Rams players take the field for Wednesday’s open practice at training camp (therams.com)
Matthew Stafford’s Mentorship Has Accelerated Ty Simpson’s Growth With Rams (si.com)
“When a team drafts a young quarterback, it’s always uncertain how the veteran quarterback will react. It shouldn’t be a surprise, but Matthew Stafford has been a complete pro since the Los Angeles Rams drafted Ty Simpson and helped him where he can.
One of the benefits of Simpson being drafted by the Rams was the presence of Stafford to mentor him. Bussin’ With the Boys stopped at Rams training camp on Tuesday and briefly talked with Simpson.“
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