Blockbuster: 49ers Acquire CMC

10/21/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Panthers Trade RB Christian McCaffrey to 49ers in Exchange for 4 Picks

The NFL’s first in-season blockbuster trade shocked the league on Thursday night when the 49ers acquired all-pro RB Christian McCaffrey from the Panthers. Carolina is one week removed from firing head coach Matt Rhule. They’re 1-5, and the firesale has begun. San Francisco gave up four picks for the 26-year-old back, and McCaffrey returns to the Bay where he played college football at Stanford.

 

CMC has amassed over 7,000 yards from scrimmage since entering the league in 2017, including 3,980 rushing yards and 3,292 receiving yards. He’s also accounted for 50 touchdowns. Paired with 49ers’ dual-threat weapon Deebo Samuel, the Niners now have a dangerous duo of pass-catching backs who can make magic with the ball in their hands.

 

Trade Details

49ers Get: RB Christian McCaffrey

Panthers Get: 2023 2nd-Round Pick, 2023 3rd-Round Pick, 2023 4th-Round Pick & 2024 5th-Round Pick

 

McCaffrey has missed 23 games in the last two seasons with injuries, and the 49ers made the deal because they, too, have been bitten by the injury bug. High risk, but a high potential reward for San Francisco. The 49ers are hoping this is the move that separates them from the NFC West.

 

NFC West Standings

49ers (3-3)

Rams (3-3)

Seahawks (3-3)

Cardinals (3-4)

 

Additional Storylines

Yahoo!: When Healthy, Christian McCaffrey is Unstoppable

SI: Christian McCaffrey is a Perfect Fit for What the 49ers Do Well

 

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