Puka Nacua stuns Rams fans with bold comments about retirement plans

Most star wide receivers who just finished their second season in the NFL aren't talking openly about retirement and their desire to transition to a life after football, but Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua did just that in a move that is likely to raise some eyebrows amongst this fanbase.

In an appearance on the "Join The Lobby" podcast, Nacua was quoted as saying he envisions being retired by the age of 30. Nacua, who will turn 24 years old in May, cites both the desire to go out in your physical prime like Rams legend Aaron Donald and his desire to raise a big family as his motivating factors.

"I think of Aaron Donald, to go out at the top, I think it would be super cool," Nacua said. "But also, I want to have a big family. I want to have at least a starting five. I came from a big family so I need five boys, for sure."

Nacua also said that he doesn't want the injuries sustained by a long NFL career to impact his life with his children when he's retired. All of Nacua's logic makes sense, though it could put a hard cap on how long he could try to help the Rams push for a championship under Sean McVay.

Rams WR Puka Nacua declares he will retire from the NFL before age 30

Nacua and new signing Davante Adams make up the best 1-2 punch at wide receiver in the league. The newly-minted No. 12's 17-game pace throughout his first two NFL seasons put the former All-Pro on track to tally 112 catches, 1,503 yards, and five touchdowns per season. Not bad for a late fifth-round pick.

The Rams may have been able to rebuild their defense on the fly through young additions like Jared Verse and Braden Fiske, but this team is still all-in on trying to compete in the near future. Matthew Stafford's reworked contract and the Adams signing suggest that Les Snead is betting all of his chips on McVay and the passing game.

If Nacua stays true to his word, he might be able to earn one big mega contract from the Rams before calling it a career after about a half-decade more of excellent play. Considering how many former players have struggled to stay healthy during their football careers and have seen those injuries carry over into retirement, Nacua is showing some commendable foresight.