Christian McCaffrey signs 2-year, $38 million extension with 49ers

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has signed a two-year extension that will see him average $19 million per season.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year will see his salary increase $8 million and he will also receive $24 million more in guaranteed money.

That bump in salary will make the 27-year-old McCaffrey the NFL’s highest-paid running back.

McCaffrey was set to make $11.8 million for the 2024 NFL season, which is from the contract he signed while with the Carolina Panthers.

The 27-year-old McCaffrey rushed for 1,459 yards and 14 touchdowns last season and recorded 564 receiving yards and seven TDs.

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