Christian McCaffrey

The Carolina Panthers are running back Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

[traded](https://www.nfl.com/news/cardinals-acquire-wr-robbie-anderson-from-panthers-in-trade) [Robbie Anderson](/players/robbie-anderson/) to the Arizona Cardinals, could be in the running for the No. 1 overall pick in the [2023 NFL Draft](https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-draft-order-undefeated-eagles-holding-top-10-pick), but adding more draft capital was essential. Samuel also moonlights as a runner, and the team also expects 2021 leading rusher [Elijah Mitchell](https://www.nfl.com/players/elijah-mitchell-2/) -- who has been out since Week 1 with an MCL sprain -- to be back after the Week 9 bye. McCaffrey has been relatively healthy so far in 2022, playing the majority of the offensive snaps in all six Panthers games. 10](https://www.nfl.com/news/panthers-fire-head-coach-matt-rhule-after-1-4-start-to-season), McCaffrey has drawn interest and it came down to NFC West rivals -- the Niners and Los Angeles Rams, according to Rapoport. The elder Shanahan and McCaffrey won two Super Bowls together in Denver.

The 26-year-old McCaffrey was off to a strong start this season, with 670 yards from scrimmage. That's fourth in the league, trailing only Saquon Barkley (771), ...

The 26-year-old McCaffrey was off to a strong start this season, with 670 yards from scrimmage. McCaffrey, the 2017 first-round pick, was one of the league's brightest stars during his first three seasons. He led the NFL in yards from scrimmage with 2,392 in 2019, running for a career-best 1,387 yards and adding another 1,005 receiving that year.

With the Nov. 1 trade deadline on the horizon, the NFL has its first major blockbuster. The Carolina Panthers have agreed to trade star running back ...

McCaffrey will now headline a group that also consists of [Jeff Wilson](/nfl/players/2925161/jeff-wilson/) Jr., [Tevin Coleman](/nfl/players/2001839/tevin-coleman/), and [Tyrion Davis-Price](/nfl/players/3123979/tyrion-davis-price/). [NFL Media](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1583303865096470530?s=20&t=nxgGy6DTJ8Boxfomur73Mg) reports that McCaffrey is set to fly to San Francisco on Friday. [Chiefs](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/KC/kansas-city-chiefs/) at Levi's Stadium this Sunday and it will be interesting to see how much (if any) action McCaffrey sees given how late in the week he'll be joining his new club. [needed a talent boost](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/fantasy-football-christian-mccaffrey-trade-to-the-49ers-is-a-blockbuster-but-it-may-not-change-much/) in their backfield after [Elijah Mitchell](/nfl/players/2819876/elijah-mitchell/) sprain his MCL in Week 1. While there was some speculation that the [Buffalo Bills](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/BUF/buffalo-bills/), a fellow [Super Bowl](/nfl/superbowl/) contender, may be in the mix for McCaffrey's services, that was [reportedly](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1583299287881904128?s=20&t=gLbMugV89r50kXYlkbtLgw) not the case. As for what his addition may mean for this season, CBS Sports research analyst Stephen Oh sees San Francisco moving from a 67.9% probability to make the playoffs to 71.3% in his latest projections. That said, McCaffrey has been spry coming into the 2022 campaign and has played in 85.1% of the offensive snaps thus far. The picks were from The The only thing that has stopped McCaffrey from reaching even higher marks throughout the initial stages of his career has been injury. In return for McCaffrey, the [Panthers receive](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1583302764406329344) 2023 second-, third- and fourth-round picks, plus a fifth-rounder in 2024. With the Nov.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch believe the team is good enough to win the Super Bowl in 2022, and the McCaffrey acquisition is their ...

He can elevate their offense to the heights that allow them to compete against the Eagles, Chiefs, Bills or any other high-octane offense they’d face in the postseason. The 49ers could’ve looked around and believed they could win the NFC if the chips fell right for them. He’s one of three players in NFL history to have 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. The 49ers’ trade to acquire running back Christian McCaffrey was an all-in move aimed at righting a ship nearly capsized by a slew of injury problems and a struggling offense. 21 personnel that runs out of an i-formation could quickly become a five-wide look with the running back, fullback Kyle Juszcyzk and tight end George Kittle all capable of splitting out and getting open in man coverage. One of Shanahan’s first big moves as head coach of the 49ers was in 2018 when he inked free agent RB Jerick McKinnon to a sizable four-year deal despite a relative lack of production from McKinnon in his career.

San Francisco paid a steep price for an oft-injured running back, but created a matchup nightmare that might just lead them to the Super Bowl.

[we’ve written before](https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/08/27/lavonte-david-devin-white-bucs-lead-linebacker-revival-daily-cover), and as former Shanahan quarterback Robert Griffin III [wisely pointed out](https://twitter.com/RGIII/status/1583299303430242304) after the trade on Thursday, they have Kyle Juszczyk, a fullback (in theory) who forces defenses into their base formation. Now, it adds a running back who was averaging nearly a career high per carry (4.6 yards) within one of the worst offenses in football this year in Carolina. [the 49ers’ rendition of the outside-zone running game](https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/08/16/why-its-hard-to-copycat-the-shanahan-style-offense-daily-cover) was so fine-tuned that most of the offensive linemen were placed in positions of power before the snap and could throw advantageous, downhill blocks at nearly every position. Despite the incredibly steep price for a 26-year-old running back who has played 16 games since the start of 2020, it was a move that uniquely fits the 49ers’ personality and could help them overcome their limitations elsewhere. There was only one fictional (before Thursday night, anyway) dream scenario where the hardened football cynic in all of us could have been roused by the idea of a running back trade before the deadline. It potentially vaults San Francisco’s offense into an elite stratosphere, even if it’s currently piloted by Jimmy Garoppolo, a quarterback whom they would not have preferred to have under center at the moment and even if their rushing efficiency numbers are currently pedestrian.

For McCaffrey, the Panthers are getting second-, third- and fourth-round picks in the upcoming draft, and a 2024 fifth-rounder, per ESPN. Over the weekend, it ...

All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is headed to the bay in exchange for a huge haul of draft picks, [the Panthers said Thursday night](https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-trade-christian-mccaffrey-to-49ers). [per ESPN](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1583299021892096001). [49ers](/sfgate.com/49ers) are truly all-in.

The Panthers are trading star running back Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for draft picks, sources told ESPN.

The 49ers were slated to have three picks in that round because they own a pair of third-round compensatory picks. The earliest selection the Niners will have in that draft is the third round. McCaffrey went for 104 scrimmage yards and a touchdown against the Niners in San Francisco's 37-15 win against the Panthers on Oct. As for the 2023 NFL draft, San Francisco has now dealt most of its top picks away. Between the $26,938,000 dead-money hit the Panthers have on the books in 2022 and his 2022 and 2023 cap hits, Carolina will have a 2023 cap savings of $1,198,500. "And he looks the same as he used to. 2 pick in that draft, and Shanahan has said on multiple occasions that he strongly considered McCaffrey with that initial first-round pick of his tenure before opting for defensive lineman In 2019, he became only the third player in NFL history to have 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. McCaffrey has a base salary of $1,035,000 in 2022 after his contract was restructured in December 2021. He has cap hits of his $19,550,750 in 2023 and 2024, and $15,450,750 in 2025. He spent time this past offseason talking to Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk, who had some of his most productive seasons beginning in Year 6, about what workout and diet practices could help keep him on the field. The deal gives San Francisco the offensive playmaker needed to compete for a Super Bowl.

Los San Francisco 49ers sumaron una importante pieza a su equipo para la presente temporada de la NFL, tras adquirir al corredor estrella de los Carolina.

Él y el corredor de los Cleveland Browns, Nick Chubb, son los únicos jugadores en la liga que tienen cinco juegos este año con al menos 100 yardas desde la línea de golpeo. McCaffrey, de 26 años, es considerado uno de los corredores más versátiles de la liga cuando está sano debido a su habilidad como corredor, receptor y bloqueador. McCaffrey se convierte en el segundo jugador de posición de habilidad en ser canjeado esta semana por los Panthers (1-5) desde que el entrenador Matt Rhule fue despedido el 10 de octubre.

Las Carolina Panthers intercambiaron a su mejor jugador con San Francisco.

McCaffrey es un corredor con grandes números y se convirtió en el mejor jugador de los Panthers durante varios años, pero siempre ha tenido que lidiar con las lesiones. A cambio de McCaffrey, los Panthers recibirán una selección de segunda ronda del Draft de la NFL de 2023, una selección de tercera ronda de 2023, una selección de cuarta ronda de 2023 y una selección de quinta ronda de 2024. Los Panthers también estaban en conversaciones profundas con Los Angeles Rams, agregó Rapoport.

The San Francisco 49ers are taking a big swing, acquiring star running back Christian McCaffrey in a trade with the Carolina Panthers.

San Francisco will have two third-round compensatory picks, a fifth-round pick, and two seventh-round picks in the next draft. The Panthers will be a favorite to land the No. As it stands, they’ll have eight picks in the 2023 NFL draft, including two picks in the second and fourth rounds. McCaffrey’s father, Ed, played for the Denver Broncos, as did 49ers general manager John Lynch. The move alters the balance in the NFC, where the Philadelphia Eagles are undefeated while teams like the defending champion Los Angeles Rams, 2020 champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers are struggling this season. Trading Robbie Anderson to the Cardinals was affirmation.

Ahora tendrá la oportunidad, luego de que los Panthers cedieran a San Francisco 49ers al estelar corredor por selecciones de draft, señalaron fuentes a Adam ...

De acuerdo con una fuente no de la directiva de Panthers, Carolina inicialmente pedía dos selecciones de primera ronda. En la temporada bajo pasó tiempo con el jugador de Salón de la Fama, Mashall Faulk, quien tuvo una de sus mejores temporadas al inicio de su sexto año, sobre qué trabajar y dietas que lo pudiesen ayudar en el campo. También otorga a McCaffrey la oportunidad de estar en un equipo ganador por primera vez desde su temporada de novato en 2017 cuando Carolina quedó 11-5 y regresar a la Bahía, donde jugó el colegial para Stanford.

El pésimo inicio de temporada de los Carolina Panthers ya le había costado el puesto de entrenador a Matt Rhule y la reconstrucción dio un paso más profundo ...

McCaffrey no solo debería darles un salto de calidad como corredor, sino sobre todo como receptor, donde la diferencia con Wilson es el día y la noche: el exPanthers promedia 5,5 recepciones por partido para 46,2 yardas, además de las 65,6 que promedia por tierra. Y es que los 49ers (marca de 3-3) no solo perdieron rápidamente a quien abría el año como su mariscal titular, Trey Lance, sino también a su principal corredor, Elijah Mitchell. Una apuesta importante por un jugador que cuando está sano marca diferencias (como corredor y receptor), pero que suele arrastrar problemas de lesiones.

Christian McCaffrey was already a star on a bad Panthers team, but Andy Behrens thinks he's fantasy's RB1 after being dealt to the 49ers. What else did the ...

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Christian McCaffrey is headed west. In the running back's wake remains a Panthers team forced to answer questions about its future.

More importantly, Carolina has four picks in the first three rounds of the 2022 draft, which Fitterer sees as a good place to start reshaping the roster. The responsibility now falls squarely on the shoulders of Fitterer, who is tasked with spending Carolina's picks wisely in order to add quality talent to a team that doesn't exactly lack it. Fitterer told reporters Friday that interest in McCaffrey started picking up Tuesday, and he received three legitimate offers, including a couple of "test-the-waters" type of offers; Rapoport reported Thursday the Rams were also in play for the RB. Carolina is now stocked with selections to remake the team into a winner through the draft, leading many to wonder whether the Panthers might surrender their hopes of contending in 2022 in order to better position themselves for the future. [via the Charlotte Observer's Scott Fowler](https://twitter.com/scott_fowler/status/1583482618481242112). [McCaffrey trade](https://www.nfl.com/news/panthers-trading-rb-christian-mccaffrey-to-49ers-in-exchange-for-host-of-draft-p) did not shock anyone, of course, [as it had been rumored](https://www.nfl.com/news/panthers-rb-christian-mccaffrey-trying-to-tune-out-trade-talk) since coach Matt Rhule was [fired](https://www.nfl.com/news/panthers-fire-head-coach-matt-rhule-after-1-4-start-to-season) on Oct.

Christian McCaffrey was dealt from the Panthers to the 49ers in a surprise move Thursday night. Here are the implications.

[DJ Moore](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3915416/dj-moore) is the only legitimate threat now that [Robbie Anderson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2574808/robbie-anderson) has been traded to the [Arizona Cardinals](/nfl/team/_/name/ari/arizona-cardinals). Wilks has to replace him with second-year back [Chuba Hubbard](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241416/chuba-hubbard) and journeyman [D'Onta Foreman](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3125116/d'onta-foreman). Teams I've talked to believe the Rams and [Denver Broncos](/nfl/team/_/name/den/denver-broncos) were involved to some extent but were unwilling to reach the price point the 49ers ended up paying. [Matt Ioannidis](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2976263/matt-ioannidis) is the only starter not under contract. [Nick Bosa](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4040605/nick-bosa) an enormous amount of money this offseason. McCaffrey was his offense, accounting for 75% of the team's yardage in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the [Los Angeles Rams](/nfl/team/_/name/lar/los-angeles-rams). McCaffrey is a one-year rental on a cheap contract for San Francisco, with a $1.035 million salary thanks to Carolina's offseason contract restructure. [San Francisco 49ers](/nfl/team/_/name/sf/san-francisco-49ers) have mostly watched as the NFC West division rival [Los Angeles Rams](/nfl/team/_/name/lar/los-angeles-rams) have repeatedly swung for the fences to try to win the Super Bowl. No team has been more banged up than the Niners in the first six weeks, and while many of those players are expected to return, there are no guarantees when it comes to health. It should, but that comes with the significant caveat of whether the Niners and McCaffrey can get (and stay) relatively healthy. The risk is obvious: McCaffrey has missed 23 games in the past two seasons, and he's joining a team that is consistently snakebit by injury. 1 option at running back, Shanahan will use him in the pass game plenty and create more headaches for defenses, who now have to keep track of him and the likes of receivers

The value of the running back has never been lower in the NFL. But luckily for the Carolina Panthers, Christian McCaffrey is a little more than just a ...

1 overall pick in the spring. Here’s an updated list of the team’s draft selections for the upcoming 2023 draft: Speaking of that contract, the Panthers are also getting a nice helping hand from the Niners on that as well.

McCaffrey had been more than just a running back to this franchise and to their offense. He was the offense. Through the post-Cam Newton era—with the likes of ...

As for the legacy of that player, McCaffrey always gave the Panthers everything he could. From wrecking opposing defenses out of the backfield, through the air and in their game plans, McCaffrey provided Carolina with a unique trump card. Those assets help fill the voids left behind by mistakes from the Matt Rhule reign—follies that poked holes in future draft boards for the sake of underwhelming quarterback projects. [reported](https://twitter.com/1043TheFan/status/829046281364525062) the organization’s first hint of interest in the Stanford University prospect nearly three months before the 2017 draft, it didn’t seem real. (Dude actually accounted for over 75 percent of what that offense mustered up.) When that eighth overall pick would go on to rush for 1,000 yards and reel in 1,000 more two years later, it didn’t seem real.

Many thought the Rams should help their offense with a trade for Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, but the 49ers beat their NFC West rival to the ...

Ronnie Rivers was elevated to the roster from the practice squad against the Panthers. Darrell Henderson is in the final year of his rookie contract and Malcolm Brown appears to be a veteran short-term fix. [Rams’ 24-10 victory over the Panthers](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2022-10-16/rams-carolina-panthers-nfl-recap-sean-mcvay) on Sunday, McCaffrey rushed for 69 yards in 13 carries and caught seven passes for 89 yards, including a 49-yard catch and run. [Jimmy Garoppolo](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2022-10-02/49ers-jimmy-garoppolo-magic-vs-rams) typically plays like Joe Montana against the Rams. [Christian McCaffrey](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2022-10-16/panthers-christian-mccaffrey-not-answer-for-rams) to the San Francisco 49ers, who beat out the [Rams](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams) and other teams for the versatile star. [trade running back Cam Akers](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2022-10-17/rams-line-joe-noteboom-season-ending-achilles-injury-cam-akers-trade-talk), who did not play against the Panthers because of what McVay has described as an [“internal” problem](https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2022-10-14/rams-cam-akers-wont-play-sunday).

McCaffery, who has been a fan favorite and one of the best players ever to don a Panthers uniform, is going to the San Francisco 49ers who have been in ...

It comes after the Panthers traded wide receiver Robbie Anderson to the Arizona Cardinals last week. He was the Panthers’ best chance to get the best trade possible. “I’m from North Carolina, I’ve always been a Panthers fan, so if the team, if we can grow it’s beneficial,” Wood said. At Bank of America Stadium, the crowds haven’t been showing up as much lately. McCaffery is considered one of the best all-around backs in NFL history. The Panthers are 1-5 this season and there’s a good chance they could get the No.

The San Francisco 49ers acquired star running back Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers for four draft picks.

He and Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb are the only players in the league to have five games this year with at least 100 yards from scrimmage. McCaffrey provides coach Kyle Shanahan with one of the best as both a runner and receiver, adding another element to San Francisco’s offense. Carolina sent wide receiver Robbie Anderson to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday for two future late-round draft picks. McCaffrey becomes the second skill position player to be traded this week by the Panthers (1-5) since coach Matt Rhule was fired on Oct. McCaffrey has a $990,000 salary this year after Carolina reworked his contract, making him an easy fit under the salary cap. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the terms were not announced.

SANTA CLARA, California, EE.UU. (AP) — Los 49ers de San Francisco adquirieron al running back estelar Christian McCaffrey en un canje con los Panthers de ...

Él y el running back Nick Chubb, de los Browns de Cleveland, son los únicos jugadores en la NFL este año con cinco juegos de al menos 100 yardas. Se trata del segundo jugador estelar que los Panthers (1-5) ceden esta semana en canje desde que destituyeron el 10 de octubre al coach Matt Rhule. El equipo indicó que el canje se concretará una vez que McCaffrey pase un examen sobre su estado de salud. El titular, Elijah Mitchell, había quedado fuera por una lesión de rodilla. Se le adeudan unos 36 millones para los próximos tres años, pero ese dinero no está garantizado. “Gracias desde el fondo de mi corazón.

Who won the trade? 49ers: B-. San Francisco had already sent its 2023 first-round pick to Miami in the transactions that led to the selection of quarterback ...

[Sam Darnold](/nfl/players/2180320/sam-darnold/) and [Baker Mayfield](/nfl/players/2080032/baker-mayfield/) are both free agents after the season so the franchise could have a clean slate at the position. [Jimmy Garoppolo](/nfl/players/1760229/jimmy-garoppolo/) at the helm. The Panthers hold their original picks in Rounds 1, 2, 4 and 5 so the haul from the Bay Area will be added to that pile. The reality is that they will soon be starting over with a new head coach and could be staring down a significant overhaul. With that being said, fans should appreciate a front office willing to make a splashy move in an effort to compete for the ultimate prize. [Trey Lance](/nfl/players/2969444/trey-lance/).

The Carolina Panthers have traded star running back Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers. Here is how the move affects the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Short-term, the news of the Christian McCaffrey trade is great for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Their path to the playoffs is suddenly easier. They also happen to be the team that the Buccaneers are playing this Sunday, in what has turned into a must-win game despite the (perceived) mismatch.

That includes some news, with the Panthers trading Christian McCaffrey out of the division in a blockbuster with San Francisco. It also includes a look at Terry ...

And they'll probably have a high draft pick, in the range where they can pick up a top quarterback prospect in the draft. You also look at the rest of the division and the Saints are down on their luck and there's no telling how long Tom Brady continues playing in Tampa. It is unfortunate that he had that reputation of sloppy handling before the Falcons, but I am hopeful that he will be able to put it in the rearview mirror and continue his development. The NFC South looks up for grabs this year and in the future. But they have started well in large part because of the talent brought in on a tiiiiiiiiiight budget. Now he's had to unlearn the thinking of all those coordinators in addition to relearning - at the same time, no less - thinking and plays from Smith. And getting a quarterback on a budget in Marcus Mariota has been a positive. And, now, with the benefit of hindsight, getting a second-round pick and more for Julio Jones was a good return. They chose to stand and fight and have found a way to compete at this point. That includes some news, with the Panthers trading Christian McCaffrey out of the division in a blockbuster with San Francisco. There's more than $65 million he currently can't use on talent, yet the Falcons are right in the thick of it. Do you think Fontenot is one of the best general managers in the league?

Sending the running back to the 49ers was about creating alternatives for the future, and adding to the draft capital for the coming years.

But the longer-term questions at the position are more pressing, because none of those three are under contract for 2023. The reported haul from the 49ers includes a 2023 second, third, and fourth, along with a 2024 fifth-rounder (and if you go by the numbers on any draft value chart, that's the equivalent of a late first). Those guys are still playing, and the real evaluating is only beginning. Moving McCaffrey and adding a reported three additional picks in next spring's draft and another in 2024 gives them possibilities they didn't necessarily have earlier this week. They picked up a 2024 sixth-rounder and a 2025 seventh in Monday's deal that sent wide receiver Robbie Anderson to Arizona. [Brian Burns](/team/players-roster/brian-burns/), [Derrick Brown](/team/players-roster/derrick-brown/), and [Jaycee Horn](/team/players-roster/jaycee-horn/), one of the game's steadiest receivers in [DJ Moore](/team/players-roster/dj-moore/), and a ready-made offensive line which has all five current starters under contract for next year.

With the Nov. 1 trade deadline on the horizon, the NFL has its first major blockbuster. The Carolina Panthers have agreed to trade star running back ...

McCaffrey will now headline a group that also consists of [Jeff Wilson](/nfl/players/2925161/jeff-wilson/) Jr., [Tevin Coleman](/nfl/players/2001839/tevin-coleman/), and [Tyrion Davis-Price](/nfl/players/3123979/tyrion-davis-price/). While there was some speculation that the [Buffalo Bills](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/BUF/buffalo-bills/), a fellow [Super Bowl](/nfl/superbowl/) contender, may be in the mix for McCaffrey's services, that was [reportedly](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1583299287881904128?s=20&t=gLbMugV89r50kXYlkbtLgw) not the case. [NFL Media](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1583303865096470530?s=20&t=nxgGy6DTJ8Boxfomur73Mg) reports that McCaffrey is set to fly to San Francisco on Friday. [Chiefs](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/KC/kansas-city-chiefs/) at Levi's Stadium this Sunday and it will be interesting to see how much (if any) action McCaffrey sees given how late in the week he'll be joining his new club. As for what his addition may mean for this season, CBS Sports research analyst Stephen Oh sees San Francisco moving from a 67.9% probability to make the playoffs to 71.3% in his latest projections. [needed a talent boost](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/fantasy-football-christian-mccaffrey-trade-fallout-what-it-means-for-49ers-and-panthers/) in their backfield after [Elijah Mitchell](/nfl/players/2819876/elijah-mitchell/) sprain his MCL in Week 1. In return for McCaffrey, the [Panthers receive](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1583302764406329344) 2023 second-, third- and fourth-round picks, plus a fifth-rounder in 2024. That said, McCaffrey has been spry coming into the 2022 campaign and has played in 85.1% of the offensive snaps thus far. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.— Christian McCaffrey (@CMC_22) The picks were from The With the Nov.

The Falcons are somehow the beneficiary of the Christian McCaffrey trade, having already played the Niners and yet to play the Panthers.

[Cordarrelle Patterson](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PattCo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) for the past two weeks and missed [Kyle Pitts](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PittKy00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) for one game. The Browns were without [Myles Garrett](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GarrMy00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) and [Jadeveon Clowney](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClowJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-), and the 49ers were without [Nick Bosa](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BosaNi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-), [Arik Armstead](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArmsAr01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-), and [Javon Kinlaw](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KinlJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-). [Casey Hayward](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HaywCa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) was just placed on the IR, but two significant injuries aren’t even close to the attrition teams like the Niners and Chargers are dealing with. Then, the Seahawks were without And the Falcons play the Panthers two times in the next four weeks. To start, the Rams were dealing with multiple injured offensive linemen. And the Falcons have been extremely lucky in that department. [Jamal Adams](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AdamJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-). The San Francisco 49ers acquired Plus, a fifth-rounder in 2024. Ian Rapoport reports that haul of picks: — The

The San Francisco 49ers typically have a type when it comes to their running backs. They eschew their highly-drafted young players in favor of more lightly- ...

Instead, the 49ers capitalized in hopes of propelling themselves to the top of disheveled NFC West. But that's the kind of bet you can make when you have an inexpensive starting quarterback (Lance) on a rookie contract. His contract pays him $19 million annually and if the team wanted to move on from him in 2023 he'd leave behind more than $18 million in dead cap space. McCaffrey remains a viable presence out of the backfield who now joins a solid platoon that's been able to spin unheralded runners like Wilson, Mitchell and Raheem Mostert into players capable of gaining 100-plus yards on the ground in a given game. With players like George Kittle, Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk in tow, San Francisco has led the NFL in yards after catch (YAC) in each of the last four seasons. Los Angeles built a championship team via trades that sacrificed future draft picks and cap flexibility to land current stars. The former first round pick hasn't been credited with as many broken tackles as in years past, but his 2.1 yards after contact is roughly in line with his career average. It's also a move that makes a ton of sense for a Niners offense whose playbook depends on papering over Jimmy Garoppolo's inability to make throws downfield by surrounding him with players who can create huge gains after the catch. Despite that, San Francisco ranks fifth in the NFL by averaging 12.4 yards per catch. But now Shanahan and his Niners are moving in a different direction. And we haven't even gotten to his running game yet! The San Francisco 49ers typically have a type when it comes to their running backs.