49ers sign star player to contract extension
Nov 12, 2018; Santa Clara, CA, USA; A general overall view of the San Francisco 49ers logo at midfield at Levi’s Stadium prior to the game against the New York Giants. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The San Francisco 49ers have made one of their star players very happy at the start of mandatory minicamp.
Christian McCaffrey has signed a 2-year extension with the 49ers, according to his agency WME Sports. Adam Schefter reports that the new deal will pay McCaffrey $19 million per year, which keeps the running back at the top of his position in terms of annual salary.
Reigning Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey once again has reset the RB market, signing a two-year extension with the 49ers, averaging $19 million per year, per sources.
McCaffrey will receive an additional $8 million over what he was scheduled to make in the first… pic.twitter.com/1AythHhGL3
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 4, 2024
McCaffrey was already the highest-paid running back in the NFL after he signed a 4-year, $64 million deal with the Carolina Panthers in 2020. The 49ers inherited that contract when they acquired McCaffrey in a blockbuster trade during the 2022 season.
As expected, McCaffrey has been the focal point of Kyle Shanahan’s offense since the running back arrived in San Francisco. McCaffrey had 1,459 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns on the ground last season. He also caught 67 passes for 564 yards and an additional 7 scores en route to winning NFL Offensive Player of the Year.
It is not a surprise that McCaffrey received a raise, though another Niners star might be a bit jealous of the new deal.
