Source: McCaffrey will become top-paid RB
The Carolina Panthers have rewarded Christian McCaffrey for his production and versatility, making him the highest-paid running back in the NFL.
The team agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract extension with McCaffrey on Monday, a person familiar with the contract negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Panthers have not announced the extension.
The $16-million-a-year deal eclipses Ezekiel Elliott’s contract with Dallas that is worth $15 million per season.