Christian McCaffrey was the highest-paid working again within the league on Monday, and he prolonged his lead over the remainder of the league after signing. two-year extension with the group on Tuesday.
The deal retains McCaffrey below contract by the 2027 season, and he mentioned at a information convention later Tuesday that he was “actually excited to remain” with the group. McCaffrey mentioned his first two years have been an “wonderful expertise,” however added that his good emotions transcend what it means to him.
McCaffrey was requested in regards to the significance of serving to elevate the compensation bar for others on the place.
“I believe it's actually essential,” McCaffrey mentioned. “The working again has been underrated for a very long time. I hope it's a step in the suitable route.”
It stays to be seen how a lot of an affect McCaffrey's deal has on the remainder of the league, however motion on the prime usually helps pave the way in which for extra contracts, so the 49ers will not be the one ones celebrating McCaffrey's windfall this week.
