Christian McCaffrey, the San Francisco 49ers running back, has recently signed a two-year contract extension that will see him earn an average of $19 million per season. This is a significant increase from his previous contract with the Carolina Panthers, where he was set to earn $11.8 million in the upcoming 2024 NFL season. The new extension includes an additional $24 million in guaranteed money for the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, making McCaffrey the highest-paid running back in the NFL.
Prior to signing the extension, McCaffrey had an impressive season last year, rushing for 1,459 yards and 14 touchdowns while also recording 564 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. With this new deal, he will continue to be a valuable asset to the 49ers and one of the top players in the league. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
