The San Francisco 49ers have signed running back
The San Francisco 49ers have signed running back Christian McCaffrey to a two-year, $38 million extension, reinforcing their reputation for prioritizing top-tier running backs. While the team did not disclose the details, league sources confirmed the contract’s value. This deal maintains McCaffrey’s status as the highest-paid running back in the NFL, with an average annual salary of $19 million. The next highest-paid running back, Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints, earns $15 million per year.
McCaffrey previously secured his top-earner position with a four-year, $64 million extension in 2020 while with the Carolina Panthers. His new contract follows an impressive 2023 season with the 49ers, where he amassed 1,459 rushing yards, 14 rushing touchdowns, 67 catches, 564 receiving yards, and seven receiving touchdowns.
In the postseason, McCaffrey played a pivotal role in the 49ers’ journey to Super Bowl LVIII, contributing 268 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns, 19 receptions, 152 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.
to a two-year, $38 million extension, reinforcing their reputation for prioritizing top-tier running backs. While the team did not disclose the details, league sources confirmed the contract’s value. This deal maintains McCaffrey’s status as the highest-paid running back in the NFL, with an average annual salary of $19 million.
The next highest-paid running back, Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints, earns $15 million per year.
McCaffrey previously secured his top-earner position with a four-year, $64 million extension in 2020 while with the Carolina Panthers. His new contract follows an impressive 2023 season with the 49ers, where he amassed 1,459 rushing yards, 14 rushing touchdowns, 67 catches, 564 receiving yards, and seven receiving touchdowns.
In the postseason, McCaffrey played a pivotal role in the 49ers’ journey to Super Bowl LVIII, contributing 268 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns, 19 receptions, 152 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.
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