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Christian McCaffrey is giving the once-sagging running back market some hope as the 49ers star signed a two-year extension, the team announced Tuesday. The new deal is worth $38 million, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms. McCaffrey, who is now under contract until he turns 31 years old, was already the NFL’s highest-paid running back. In 2020, when he was still with the Carolina Panthers, McCaffrey signed a four-year, $64 million contract extension the 49ers picked up when they traded for him during the 2022 season.
The next-closest running back to McCaffrey in terms of salary is New Orleans’ Alvin Kamara, who makes $15 million annually. Currently, McCaffrey, Kamara, Indianapolis’ Jonathan Taylor, Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley and Green Bay’s Josh Jacobs are the only running backs who make over $10 million annually.
“Two years ago, we were ecstatic to welcome Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers,” 49ers president of football operations/GM John Lynch said. “Since his arrival, he’s been everything we thought he would be and more. His versatile skillset has been…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-06-04 22:32:22
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