With the Nov. 1 trade deadline, the NFL has its first big blockbuster. The Carolina Panthers They agreed to return Christian McCaffrey as the star of the franchise San Francisco 49ers For multiple draft choices, step NFL Media And CBS Sports NFL Insider Josina Anderson confirmed. In response to McCaffrey, The Leopards get 2023 second-, third- and fourth-round picks, plus a fifth-rounder in 2024.
Following the firing of head coach Matt Rhule, the Panthers reportedly began fielding offers for McCaffrey as they look to rebuild. With the 49ers, NFL Network notes Los Angeles Rams They are deep in negotiations to acquire McCaffrey, but he ends up with their NFC West rival. While there was some speculation that Buffalo BillsA fellow Super Bowl contender could be in the mix for McCaffrey’s services, ie is reported Not the case.
It ends a six-year run in Carolina for McCaffrey, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Stanford. During that time, he blossomed into one of the best all-around backs in NFL history. He became the fastest player in league history to reach 3,000 rushing yards and 3,000 receiving yards. The 26-year-old is tied for the most consecutive games with a reception with 57 runs.
The 49ers were able to close the deal with the help of having six additional third-round compensatory draft picks. Taken from sending To Robert Salle New York JetsTo Mike McDaniel Miami Dolphins and to Martin Mayhew Washington generals In the last few seasons.
The only thing that kept McCaffrey from scoring high in the early stages of his career was injury. After playing in every game in his first three seasons, he only played in 10 games between 2020 and 2021 due to injury. McCaffrey is coming off a spry start to the 2022 campaign and has played 85.1% of the offensive snaps thus far.
Not only does McCaffrey’s elite talent as a runner and receiver out of the backfield make him an attractive trade target, but he’s under team control for the foreseeable future as he’s currently under contract through the 2025 season, so he could be a part of Kyle. Shanahan’s backfield in San Francisco of the future.
The Niners needed to beef up their backfield after Elijah Mitchell sprained his MCL in Week 1. McCaffrey will now lead a group that includes Jeff Wilson Jr., Devin Coleman and Tyrion Davis-Price.
49 people take the Leaders It will be interesting to see how much (if any) action McCaffrey gets at Levis Stadium this Sunday when he joins his new club later in the week.
