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Christian McCaffrey Says He Thought 2022 Trade Was Sending Him to Rams, Not 49ers

The comment comes before San Francisco’s first meeting with Carolina since the midseason deal.

Overview

  • McCaffrey recalled that during trade week in 2022 he expected a move to the Rams before his agent told him he was headed to the 49ers.
  • He enters Week 12 leading the NFL with 1,439 scrimmage yards, with 707 rushing yards, six rushing touchdowns, and 74 receptions for 732 yards and five receiving scores in 2025.
  • San Francisco acquired him at the 2022 deadline for 2023 second-, third- and fourth-round picks plus a 2024 fifth, while taking on about $690,000 of his 2022 salary.
  • He delivered immediate impact in San Francisco, powering an offensive jump that season and winning 2023 Offensive Player of the Year after leading the league in rushing.
  • Carolina parlayed the draft haul into key pieces, including using the second-rounder in the path to selecting quarterback Bryce Young, though other picks yielded limited returns.