Running back Christian McCaffrey is now the cornerstone of the Carolina Panthers’ franchise. The All-Pro signed a long-term extension that signaled a huge leap of faith from the organization.
This represents a significant gamble by Carolina’s decision-makers, who bucked the trend NFL-wide when it came to paying their most productive player at a position that rarely gets financial commitment.
McCaffrey’s four-year extension is set to make the former Stanford prospect $16 million annually and ties him to the Panthers until 2025. This gives head coach Matt Rhule a strong offensive foundation from which to build off during their expected period of transition.