The 49ers have a new offensive weapon.
According to NFL network’s Ian Rapoport the Niners traded for Panthers star RB Christian McCaffrey.
Sources: The #Panthers are trading star RB Christian McCaffrey to the #49ers, as SF adds a major offensive weapon. pic.twitter.com/3hFKssU7cB
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 21, 2022
Adam Schefter confirmed the news and says multiple picks were involved. .
Stunner: Panthers are trading Pro-Bowl RB Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for draft picks, sources tell ESPN.
McCaffrey returns to the Bay Area, where he attended Stanford. pic.twitter.com/R474r3eSkv
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 21, 2022
Here are the official terms of the trade.
Full terms:
— The #49ers get star RB Christian McCaffrey.
— The #Panthers get a 2nd round pick in 2023, a third-rounder in 2023, and a fourth-round pick in 2023. Plus, a fifth-rounder in 2024.Massive.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 21, 2022
The #49ers go all-in, getting it done for one of the elite talents in the NFL.
The #Panthers load up on draft picks, preparing for a potential QB move in this coming draft. They have the chips. https://t.co/dBNBLq3Oqt— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 21, 2022
Here’s how NFL fans reacted to the news of McAffrey’s trade.
49ers doing this after already being down draft picks from the Lance trade is crazy https://t.co/NRvs19Ky9o
— Timo Riske (@PFF_Moo) October 21, 2022
Wow! CMC's the ultimate fit in the everybody-can-run-and-catch offense, but the 49ers keep throwing resources at RBs with limited success https://t.co/wd6Io6EesA
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) October 21, 2022
Are you kidding me? Christian McCaffery to the 49ers?
Well, John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan aren't giving up on this season. I didn't even know San Francisco had enough draft picks!
Not often you get a big trade in the NFL. This is one of those. WOW! https://t.co/aYwSu9quXs
— Owen (@Alakazam_428) October 21, 2022
This is bad, bad news for the rest of the NFC West. McCaffrey in Shanahan's offense? Yikes https://t.co/KmpOXWx8vq
— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) October 21, 2022
