Report: Christian McCaffrey is signing $16M per year extension with Panthers

The Carolina Panthers have solved a big riddle Running back Christian McCaffrey and the team that drafted him eighth overall in 2017 have on a contract that will pay the star $16 million per season. The extension, which makes him the highest-paid running back in the league, will carry through the next four years.

Christian McCaffrey: “I’m so excited to continue my career in Carolina. I want to thank Mr. Tepper, Marty Hurney, and Coach Rhule for the opportunity to help lead this great franchise, and to all my teammates for their help along the way. And to Panthers fans, KEEP POUNDING!”

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 13, 2020

McCaffrey has been the ultimate dual-threat RB in the NFL. In his first three seasons, he has accounted for 2,923 yards rush and 2,523 receiving yards.  In 2019, the running back accounted for 2,392 yards of total offense. McCaffrey has scored 39 touchdowns.