Why the 49ers traded for Christian McCaffrey: ‘Do you want him to go to L.A.?’
11 months ago

Why the 49ers traded for Christian McCaffrey: ‘Do you want him to go to L.A.?’

LA Times  

Christian McCaffrey will play for the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday — partly because the 49ers did not want the star running back to play for the Rams. “I was trying to be just completely blank in the head because I didn’t want to have predict, ‘This is where I’m going or this is where I’m getting traded,’” McCaffrey said this week as he prepared to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. And that’s kind of a weird head-space to be in.” But did he envision playing in a Sean McVay offense with Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford? And my agent called and said, ‘You’re going to San Fran.’ “I was like, ‘All right, let’s go.’ Got on a plane Friday morning, landed, did my physical and I practiced Friday for the San Francisco 49ers and played Sunday, ironically, against the Kansas City Chiefs.” McCaffrey gained 38 yards in eight carries and caught two passes in that 44-23 defeat.

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49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right knee
1 month, 1 week ago

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right knee

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey will not need surgery on his injured right knee but he will miss the rest of the regular season. He’ll be back stronger than ever next year to help us.” San Francisco sits alone in last place in the NFC West standings, two wins behind division-leading Seattle, and …

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey excited to make his season debut
2 months ago

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey excited to make his season debut

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Spending the first half of the season as a spectator while he worked his way back from Achilles tendinitis took its toll on San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey. “So unless something crazy happens on this plane ride, he should be good to go once he gets off IR.” The injury news isn’t all …

San Francisco 49ers release huge Christian McCaffrey update as star running back nears first game of the season
2 months ago

San Francisco 49ers release huge Christian McCaffrey update as star running back nears first game of the season

Daily Mail  

The 49ers have released a major Christian McCaffrey injury update with the running back still yet to play this season due to Achilles issues. San Francisco RB Christian McCaffrey has returned to practice amid Achilles injuries McCaffrey was seen walking onto the practice field today in a video posted by the 49ers In another clip from NBC Sports Bay Area …

Christian McCaffrey will miss another game for the 49ers and could be headed to IR
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Christian McCaffrey will miss another game for the 49ers and could be headed to IR

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out of this weekend’s game for the San Francisco 49ers because of his lingering calf and Achilles’ injuries and could be headed to injured reserve. Coach Kyle Shanahan said the team will discuss whether to shut McCaffrey down for at least four more weeks by placing him on …

Christian McCaffrey's status for Week 2 revealed - as he continues to battle calf injury and Achilles tendonitis
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Christian McCaffrey's status for Week 2 revealed - as he continues to battle calf injury and Achilles tendonitis

Daily Mail  

Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out of Week 2 of the NFL season and the San Francisco 49ers are considering placing him on injured reserve, it has been reported. The NFL's star running back missed the team's Week 1 win over the Jets and was questionable for Week 2 as he continues to battle a calf injury and Achilles tendonitis. …

Christian McCaffrey could have played for 49ers if it was the playoffs, Shanahan says
4 months ago

Christian McCaffrey could have played for 49ers if it was the playoffs, Shanahan says

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey could have played in the 49ers’ opener if it had been a playoff game but the team held him out to make sure his Achilles tendinitis didn’t become a more serious issue. The decision to hold McCaffrey out of Monday night’s 32-19 win over the …

Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for the 49ers season opener against the Jets
4 months ago

Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for the 49ers season opener against the Jets

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for the season opener against the New York Jets with a sore calf and Achilles. The 49ers also will have All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams and star receiver Brandon Aiyuk available for the opener after they missed all of training camp practices during contract disputes. …

All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey returns to 49ers practice following calf injury
4 months, 1 week ago

All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey returns to 49ers practice following calf injury

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returned to the practice field for the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday after being sidelined about a month with a calf injury. McCaffrey was on the field with his teammates during the part of practice open to the media and is on target to start in the season opener against the …

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey will miss about 2 weeks with a calf injury
5 months ago

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey will miss about 2 weeks with a calf injury

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey will miss about two weeks of practice after straining his calf. Breida spent his first three seasons in the NFL with San Francisco, rushing for 1,902 yards and six TDs in 43 games from 2017-19. Breida led San Francisco in rushing with 814 yards in 2018 and averaged …

Christian McCaffrey picked as the top running back in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Christian McCaffrey picked as the top running back in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings

Associated Press  

On a San Francisco offense filled with playmakers, Christian McCaffrey was the most productive by far last season when he became the 12th player ever to top 2,000 yards from scrimmage and 20 TDs in the same season. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at running back, basing selections on current status entering …

Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson are among several NFL stars with something to prove this season
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson are among several NFL stars with something to prove this season

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Aaron Rodgers knows all eyes are on him. Pittsburgh’s Russell Wilson, San Francisco’s Christian McCaffrey, Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson, Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence and Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley are among a handful of NFL stars with something to prove because of injuries, mediocre play or needing to justify big contracts. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Jets Rodgers’ much-hyped arrival in the Big …

Jets’ Hall says 49ers’ McCaffrey is ‘the standard’ for running backs and he aims to reach that level
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Jets’ Hall says 49ers’ McCaffrey is ‘the standard’ for running backs and he aims to reach that level

Associated Press  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Breece Hall sees where Christian McCaffrey is at in his NFL career and ponders the possibilities. “I feel like right now, McCaffrey’s the best in the league,” Hall said after the Jets’ first minicamp practice on Tuesday. “And I just feel like I’m back to my old self.” Hall, a second-round pick in 2022 out of …

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey gets honored with Madden cover
6 months, 4 weeks ago

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey gets honored with Madden cover

Associated Press  

Christian McCaffrey grew up playing the Madden NFL video game with his brother, dreaming of being a player in the league one day. Electronic Arts Inc. announced Tuesday that the San Francisco 49ers star running back will be on the cover of EA Sports Madden NFL 25 that launches worldwide on Aug. 16. McCaffrey is the first running back on …

Christian McCaffrey revealed as ‘Madden 25’ cover athlete, first-ever 49er on game’s worldwide edition
7 months ago

Christian McCaffrey revealed as ‘Madden 25’ cover athlete, first-ever 49er on game’s worldwide edition

New York Times  

Christian McCaffrey will be on the cover of “Madden 25,” becoming the first San Francisco 49ers player to land the honor in the last 25 years and the first running back to do so in more than a decade. In his first full season with the 49ers last year, McCaffrey led the league in rushing yards and total yards and …

How 49ers paid Christian McCaffrey and still have room for Brandon Aiyuk, Brock Purdy deals
7 months ago

How 49ers paid Christian McCaffrey and still have room for Brandon Aiyuk, Brock Purdy deals

New York Times  

The San Francisco 49ers rewarded Christian McCaffrey this week with a two-year extension that’s guaranteed him $24 million and broadened his lead — to an average pay of $19 million annually — as the NFL’s highest-paid running back. Christian McCaffrey extension breakdown Year BASE PRTD SB OPT BON 1 OPT BON 2 CAP 2024 $1.21m $5m — — $6.7m 2025 …

49ers reward Christian McCaffrey with a 2-year contract extension
7 months ago

49ers reward Christian McCaffrey with a 2-year contract extension

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers rewarded All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey with a contract extension after he won the AP Offensive Player of the Year award in his first full season with the team. Just proud and happy that we got something like this done.” McCaffrey was on hand at the start of San Francisco’s mandatory minicamp …

NFL Draft 2024: It's a family affair for league legends Jerry Rice, Frank Gore, Marvin Harrison, Ed McCaffrey and Terrell Owens as their sons prepare to learn their fate
8 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Draft 2024: It's a family affair for league legends Jerry Rice, Frank Gore, Marvin Harrison, Ed McCaffrey and Terrell Owens as their sons prepare to learn their fate

Daily Mail  

The sons of NFL legends like Jerry Rice and Marvin Harrison are preparing to hear their names called in Thursday's draft in a year that looks set to be a family affair. Harrison's son, Marvin Harrison Jr., is the biggest name of the former pros' kin, and is expected to be taken within the first five picks after a stellar …

Analysis: Eagles, Bucs, Packers and Commanders earn highest free agency grades; Cowboys get only F
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysis: Eagles, Bucs, Packers and Commanders earn highest free agency grades; Cowboys get only F

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. BALTIMORE RAVENS: B Added four-time Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry and re-signed defensive tackle Justin Madubuike, wide receiver Nelson Agholor and linebacker Malik Harrison. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: B Signed Morse, Davis, wide receiver Devin Duvernay, cornerback Ronald Darby and defensive tackle Arik Armstead. MIAMI DOLPHINS: B Signed …

49ers acquire Maliek Collins from Texans for late-round pick, AP source says
9 months, 4 weeks ago

49ers acquire Maliek Collins from Texans for late-round pick, AP source says

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have added more help to their defensive line, agreeing to acquire defensive tackle Maliek Collins in a trade from Houston for a seventh-round draft pick. Collins is the latest addition made by the 49ers to their revamped defensive line after San Francisco had previously agreed to deals with free agent defensive ends …

Seahawks 2024 offseason: Possible cuts, pending free agents, draft picks, more
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Seahawks 2024 offseason: Possible cuts, pending free agents, draft picks, more

New York Times  

John Schneider appears to have very little interest in a rebuild, so the Seattle Seahawks general manager will spend the next few months tinkering with the roster in hopes of constructing a championship-caliber unit by the start of the 2024 season. GO DEEPER John Schneider's vision for the next Seahawks coach: Culture and championship contention Potential cap casualties S Jamal …

Christian McCaffrey will miss the 49ers regular-season finale but should return for playoffs
1 year ago

Christian McCaffrey will miss the 49ers regular-season finale but should return for playoffs

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — NFL leading rusher Christian McCaffrey will miss San Francisco’s regular-season finale with a mild calf strain but should be ready to return for the playoffs. “We’re real confident on that,” coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday about McCaffrey being ready for the playoff opener. Shanahan said he hadn’t decided yet on whether he will rest any healthy …

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey, Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb among best bets to score in Week 15 of NFL season
1 year ago

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey, Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb among best bets to score in Week 15 of NFL season

Associated Press  

Fantasy football playoffs are underway, and scoring is at a premium. Vegas has given Williams -125 odds to score, second best for a running back this week, and we concur since he’s facing a Commanders group that’s our fourth-best matchup for opposing runners. DAVID MONTGOMERY, LIONS Montgomery is only 13th in rushing yards, but like Williams, he’s tied for the …

Grading the Leonard Williams trade: Seahawks pay Giants hefty price for impact DL
1 year, 2 months ago

Grading the Leonard Williams trade: Seahawks pay Giants hefty price for impact DL

New York Times  

The Seattle Seahawks and New York Giants have orchestrated the first major move of 2023 NFL trade deadline week. The Giants also retained a significant portion of Williams’ salary, so the Seahawks are responsible for only the balance of the veteran minimum. The Seahawks have 26 sacks, which ranks fifth in the NFL, but general manager John Schneider and head …

The 49ers need to find their pass rush after back-to-back losses
1 year, 2 months ago

The 49ers need to find their pass rush after back-to-back losses

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Few teams in the NFL invest as much in draft picks and money in the defensive line as the San Francisco 49ers. That was evident Monday night when Kirk Cousins picked apart San Francisco’s defense in impressive fashion, throwing for 378 yards and taking no sacks in Minnesota’s 22-17 victory over the 49ers. Purdy became the …

49ers star Christian McCaffrey AVOIDS serious injury and has a chance to play against the Vikings after picking up an oblique issue against Cleveland
1 year, 2 months ago

49ers star Christian McCaffrey AVOIDS serious injury and has a chance to play against the Vikings after picking up an oblique issue against Cleveland

Daily Mail  

San Francisco 49ers running back 49ers Christian McCaffrey has a chance to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday after avoiding serious injury to the oblique/rib issue he picked up on Sunday. McCaffery whose status will be worth monitoring throughout the week as wide receiver Deebo Samuel picked up a shoulder injury, while left tackle Trent Williams played through the …

McCaffrey trade paying big dividends for the 49ers a year later
1 year, 3 months ago

McCaffrey trade paying big dividends for the 49ers a year later

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When the San Francisco 49ers dealt a bevy of draft picks to Carolina last October for Christian McCaffrey, some skeptics asked whether they overpaid for a running back in a passing league. Nearly 12 months later, coach Kyle Shanahan can’t even imagine what life would be like without McCaffrey driving the Niners offense. “Christian’s so awesome, …

Christian McCaffrey equals record to keep San Francisco perfect
1 year, 3 months ago

Christian McCaffrey equals record to keep San Francisco perfect

The Independent  

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The 49ers see more work needed after 2-0 start on the road to open the season
1 year, 3 months ago

The 49ers see more work needed after 2-0 start on the road to open the season

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The season-opening road trip couldn’t have gone much better for the San Francisco 49ers. Hopefully we got a little bit better this week and will continue throughout the year.” The victory over the Rams didn’t come nearly as easily as the one in Pittsburgh in Week 1, when San Francisco led 20-0 before the Steelers even …

With Matthew Stafford only QB on roster, who might Rams target in draft?
1 year, 8 months ago

With Matthew Stafford only QB on roster, who might Rams target in draft?

LA Times  

Will the Rams consider picking someone such as Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee in the NFL draft? This year’s draft could be the first time in seven years — and the first time during the Sean McVay era — that the Rams select a prospect who plays the sport’s most important position. “For whatever reason, you don’t have them in tier …

The 49ers’ salary-cap health and what’s next in their roster construction
1 year, 9 months ago

The 49ers’ salary-cap health and what’s next in their roster construction

New York Times  

Much happened on the 49ers’ front over the primary wave of free agency. The 49ers’ 11-player draft class is slotted to cost $9.3 million against the 2023 cap, but that’s the overall price tag — and it’s not as relevant when it comes to offseason building. The displacement effect of the top-51 rule means the 49ers’ 11-player draft is projected …

Falcons cut veteran QB Mariota, gain $12 million in cap room
1 year, 10 months ago

Falcons cut veteran QB Mariota, gain $12 million in cap room

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons released quarterback Marcus Mariota on Tuesday, a move that was expected after the veteran was benched late in the season. “We just feel we’re doing what’s best for the team at the time but appreciate him and what he did while he was here.” Mariota signed a $10.5 million, two-year deal with Atlanta after the …

49ers NFL Draft Big Board: 30 prospects to consider, including a Brock Purdy-like QB
1 year, 10 months ago

49ers NFL Draft Big Board: 30 prospects to consider, including a Brock Purdy-like QB

New York Times  

The 49ers head into the draft season expecting 10 picks, according to Over The Cap’s projections, but none until the end of the third round. Projected 49ers' 2023 NFL draft picks Round Pick Number Origin 3 #99 Comp 3 #101 Comp 3 #102 Comp 5 #157 From MIA in Jeff Wilson Jr. trade 5 #166 Original pick 5 #173 Comp …

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey records running, throwing, receiving touchdowns vs. Rams
2 years, 2 months ago

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey records running, throwing, receiving touchdowns vs. Rams

New York Times  

The 49ers traded for running back Christian McCaffrey in Week 7 and the star showed just how versatile he is in Sunday’s matchup against the Rams. Here’s what you need to know about McCaffrey’s monster day: McCaffrey rushed for a score, caught and threw a touchdown pass in Sunday’s game. – Barrows GO DEEPER Thompson: Christian McCaffrey looks every bit …

What 49ers discovered 3 days before Christian McCaffrey’s 3 TDs in rout of Rams
2 years, 2 months ago

What 49ers discovered 3 days before Christian McCaffrey’s 3 TDs in rout of Rams

LA Times  

San Francisco’s Christian McCaffrey throws pass that turned into a touchdown to Brandon Aiyuk in the second quarter. I’ve been in that situation before and with the whirlwind that’s going on around you, to focus in on the game plan, it takes a special individual.” McCaffrey ran for 94 yards and a score, caught eight passes for 55 — including …

News Analysis: Off week won’t heal all these Rams injuries, but look who’s back
2 years, 2 months ago

News Analysis: Off week won’t heal all these Rams injuries, but look who’s back

LA Times  

Rams head coach Sean McVay has had his share of frustrations so far this season. Running backs: Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson, Malcolm Brown — The Rams are trying to trade Akers, who was absent from the game against the Panthers because of what McVay has described as an “internal” issue. Offensive linemen: Brian Allen, Rob Havenstein, Alaric Jackson, Bobby Evans, …

How the 49ers outdid Rams in trade for Christian McCaffrey
2 years, 2 months ago

How the 49ers outdid Rams in trade for Christian McCaffrey

LA Times  

Former Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, center, will see Bobby Wagner, right, and the Rams again, this time as a member of the NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers. The Carolina Panthers on Thursday traded running back Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers, who beat out the Rams and other teams for the versatile star. Here’s why the …

Rams need help, but they shouldn't trade for Christian McCaffrey
2 years, 2 months ago

Rams need help, but they shouldn't trade for Christian McCaffrey

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay talks with an official during the team’s 24-10 come-from-behind victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Take away McCaffrey’s contribution — 69 yards rushing, 89 yards receiving — and the Panthers generated a paltry 54 yards of offense. Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey puts a big hit on Carolina running back Christian McCaffrey in the third quarter. …

See ya Sam: Jets trade Darnold to Panthers for 3 draft picks
3 years, 9 months ago

See ya Sam: Jets trade Darnold to Panthers for 3 draft picks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sam Darnold was the face of a hopeful franchise, a promising playmaker who might just be the New York Jets’ quarterback for at least the next decade. But the speculation New York would move on from the young QB only intensified when Douglas, new coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur all traveled to Provo, Utah, …

NFL free agency signing grades: J.J. Watt, Dak Prescott Cam Newton and more
3 years, 9 months ago

NFL free agency signing grades: J.J. Watt, Dak Prescott Cam Newton and more

New York Times  

With NFL free agency set to begin on March 17, this is where you can find analysis of every noteworthy deal that is signed. Big Board: Current best available free agents The latest: Updated deals around the NFL Predictions: Sheil Kapadia’s free-agency forecast Needs: Holes each team must fill Spenders: Ranking the salary cap space available Fantasy: Implications for skill …

The top 10 under-the-radar 49ers in position to make a splash in 2021
3 years, 10 months ago

The top 10 under-the-radar 49ers in position to make a splash in 2021

New York Times  

When free agency begins next month, there will be a lot more players filing through the 49ers exits than there will be heading in the opposite direction. Where he fits: Safety and nickel cornerback are among the skimpiest positions on the 49ers’ roster, especially if unrestricted free agent K’Waun Williams signs elsewhere.. Mayden’s versatility automatically gives him a shot. He’s …

Offensive valuations: Which pending free agents might the 49ers re-sign?
3 years, 11 months ago

Offensive valuations: Which pending free agents might the 49ers re-sign?

New York Times  

Last week, we conducted valuations for the 49ers’ six most prominent pending free agents on the defensive side of the ball. Speaking about his desire to stay with the 49ers last month, Williams also made sure to mention that he’d never seen a top left tackle hit the open market. At this age, Williams almost certainly won’t sign for Stanley’s …

Rams trade Jared Goff to Lions for Matthew Stafford in swap of quarterbacks
3 years, 11 months ago

Rams trade Jared Goff to Lions for Matthew Stafford in swap of quarterbacks

LA Times  

Quarterback Jared Goff, the No. Five years after they traded up a record 14 spots to draft him, the Rams traded Goff to the Detroit Lions for quarterback Matthew Stafford, a person with knowledge of the situation said. During Goff’s first news conference in 2016, former coach Jeff Fisher introduced the former California star Goff as “our franchise quarterback,” and …

Russell Wilson: Seattle Seahawks quarterback becomes highest paid player in NFL history after agreeing $140m deal
5 years, 8 months ago

Russell Wilson: Seattle Seahawks quarterback becomes highest paid player in NFL history after agreeing $140m deal

The Independent  

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