​Puka Nacua could have to wait a while for a new contract, despite looking good early in training camp.Puka Nacua’s future with the Los Angeles Rams continues to be a source of intrigue. GettyPuka Nacua’s uncertain future with the Los Angeles Rams continues to draw attention. GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 18: Puka Nacua speaks onstage during the impaulsive panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 18, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images for Fanatics) GettyPuka Nacua could be waiting even longer for a new long-term contract with the Los Angeles Rams than previously expected, despite being a “star” of the early going.Nacua has navigated well-documented off-field issues this offseason, clouding his otherwise stellar outlook and leading to speculation about his future with the Rams. The Rams, to that end, have been supportive of Nacua.That does not mean they are quite ready to commit to him long-term.Puka Nacua a ‘Star’ of Rams Training CampGettyPuka Nacua has been on fire to start Rams training camp.Nacua is a two-time Pro Bowler and one-time First Team All-Pro selection, but the Rams playmaker has still turned heads over the first four practices, with The Athletic’s Nate Atkins calling him “the star” so far.“He’s by far the leading receiver in volume of catches, as he was last season as the NFL’s leader in receptions,” Atkins wrote on July 30. “However, he’s also been the leader in explosive plays. Some of that is due to the lack of full pads, which removes the defense’s advantage, but it’s also lived in his separation and movement across the middle with the ball in his hands.“And those hands are still working — both of them, as he proved by hauling in a one-handed catch on a slant route before taking it to the end zone in one practice.”There is a long way to go, but Nacua looks poised to have another strong season.“He’s looking and moving a little bit different, which is scary,” Atkins said in a post on X on July 30, noting that Nacua was also very forthcoming about his off-field issues and where he is mentally.It is a good start, but Nacua still has a long way to go to alleviate the Rams’ concerns.Insider Sets Distant Timeline for Puka Nacua Contract ExtensionGettyPuka Nacua’s uncertain future with the Los Angeles Rams continues to draw attention.The delay could ultimately work in his favor, since his price could rise. At any rate, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said not to expect a deal for Nacua before the 2027 offseason. Even then, the Rams could choose a short-term option rather than a multi-year deal.“My understanding of the situation: do not expect a Puka Nacua contract extension before the season. Do not,” Rapoport said on “The Insiders” on July 29. “He has one more year left on his deal. The Rams have done a lot of money in a lot of different places on a lot of different players. I expect that to sort of be the focus this year, and we will