49ers reward McCaffrey with 2-year extension

San Francisco 49ers Extend McCaffrey's Contract for 2 Years

NFL reporter Nick Wagoner has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016. He has led coverage on major events such as the Niners' 2019 Super Bowl run and Colin Kaepernick's protest. Christian McCaffrey, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year, signed a two-year extension with the 49ers, resetting the running back market with an average of $19 million per year. The deal guarantees $24 million and keeps him with the team through 2027. McCaffrey's extension was negotiated by WME Football. Meanwhile, receiver Brandon Aiyuk, also looking ...