The start Christian McCaffrey has made to his career with the Carolina Panthers has been nothing short of extraordinary. The running back has become the face of the franchise over a three-year period has more than lived up to expectations so far.
This elite level of production was further recognised by the Carolina Panthers front office this offseason. McCaffrey became the NFL’s highest-paid back after receiving a four-year, $64 million extension that included a $21 million signing bonus and a just over $38 million guaranteed.
McCaffrey was heading into the final year of his deal and getting him tied down until 2025 was a move the Panthers had to make.