Puka Nacua Reacts To Rams Resigning Matthew Stafford

Mar 1, 2025, 10:38 AM

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 31: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams talks to Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

(Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

BY TANNER TRIPP

KSL Sports

LOS ANGELES, California- The NFL offseason is always sure to stir feelings of uncertainty and spark questions as teams begin to form the new year’s roster and make difficult personnel decisions. For Puka Nacua the Los Angeles Rams, it was a cornerstone of their squad, Quarterback Matthew Stafford, whose position with the team was up in the air, but it seems the Suber Bowl Champions is staying in SoCal.

According to a report from NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Stafford and the Rams were able to reach an agreement to restructure his deal, keeping him in Los Angeles, and while details of the deal such as amount and length are still to come, nobody is happier than Puka Nacua.

LA’s quarterback is back: the Rams and Matthew Stafford reached agreement today on a restructured deal that keeps him in Los Angeles and quashes any and all trade speculation, per sources.

The first significant off-season QB domino has fallen. pic.twitter.com/wNwydqn49R

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 28, 2025

Following the news that Matthew Stafford would be returning to the Rams, former BYU Cougar and current teammate of Stafford Puka Nacua posted a reaction video from inside the airport, and although the star wide receiver had missed his flight back to Salt Lake City, it was good vibes only for Nacua.

Lets do it!! Love ya 9 pic.twitter.com/NT8b0F3yHb

— Puka Nacua (@AsapPuka) February 28, 2025

While fans of the team and other players are certainly happy to see the superstar quarterback return, Puka especially has reason to look forward to another season with Staffor under center as the pair have developed strong chemistry over the last two seasons.

Although Nacua missed extended time last season with a knee injury and only appeared in 11 games for Los Angeles, he was still Stafford’s favorite target with 106, also leading the team with 990 receiving yards.

Stafford and Nacua were also lethal during Puka’s record-breaking rookie season when the wide receiver set the new all-time high for receiving yards for a rookie with 1,486.

Over the last two seasons, Puka Nacua and Matthew Stafford have combined for 2,476 yards, more than 1,000 higher than any other receiver on the Rams.

Now, it looks like we will get at least a couple more years of one of the NFL’s most prolific quarterback and wide receiver duos.

About Puka Nacua

Before his college career, the Provo, Utah native played high school football at Orem High School. He finished his career with the Tigers as the owner of multiple state records.

After high school, the receiver attended the University of Washington and played a couple of seasons for the Huskies.

After the 2020 season, Nacua returned home to Provo and immediately became a star for the Cougars.

Nacua finished his BYU career with a total of 91 catches for 1,430 yards and 11 touchdowns as well as 39 carries for 357 yards and five touchdowns on the ground.

Puka, man.

Gotta catch 'em all 🏈 pic.twitter.com/7rsLawwY3S

— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024

In April 2023, the Rams selected Nacua with the No. 177 overall pick during the fifth round of the NFL Draft.

Nacua finished his first season as a professional with an NFL rookie record 105 receptions for 1,486 yards. He also scored six touchdowns.

The rookie wideout received NFL All-Pro second-team honors for his play in 2023. He finished as the runner-up to C.J. Stroud for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.