Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers made the playoffs despite dealing with injuries to several key players. Competing in one of the toughest divisions in football, the NFC West, did not make things any easier, but the 49ers still have the talent to make a deep postseason push.
Now in his ninth NFL season, McCaffrey continues to rank among the league’s elite running backs. He is one of the most critical players on San Francisco’s roster, so here is a look at his current contract and salary details.
Christian McCaffrey’s Contract Details
McCaffrey shone for the 49ers after getting traded from the Carolina Panthers in 2022. In 2024, he agreed to a two-year, $38 million extension with the 49ers, which will keep him under contract through the 2027 season.
For 2025, McCaffrey is set to earn a base salary of $1,255,000, along with a $500,000 roster bonus and a $200,000 workout bonus, and his total cash payout for the season is $16.2 million. His cap hit for this season is $8.36 million, and it rises to $10.85 million in 2026.
So far in his career, McCaffrey has made a total of $97,466,910 from his earnings on the field.
When it comes to off-field earnings, McCaffrey has expanded his portfolio in notable ways. He allowed his Nike endorsement deal to expire so he could join performance wellness startup While On Earth as a co-founder and investor. The footwear and apparel company officially launched in the fall of 2024.
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McCaffrey has also invested in several other sports and fitness-focused brands over the years. His portfolio includes Hyperice, known for its recovery and therapy devices, and Oura Ring, which produces wearable devices for fitness and sleep tracking. He has also previously invested in BodyArmor.
McCaffrey and the 49ers next turn their attention to taking on the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round. According to PFSN’s RB Impact metric, the 49ers star is ranked eighth among the running backs this season.
San Francisco 49ers’ Insights for Wild Card Round
Team:Â San Francisco has a 5-1 record in one-score games this season, recording the fewest (six) such games among playoff teams. The Rams and Bills each have eight one-score games, the next lowest totals.
Playoffs:Â Kyle Shanahan is making his fifth playoff appearance as a head coach. The 49ers won two games in each of their first four appearances, including two trips to the Super Bowl.
QB: Brock Purdy’s top playoff QBi score is 86.0 (B), achieved in his first postseason game against the Seahawks in 2022. During the 49ers’ 2023 Super Bowl run, Purdy earned two C+ grades and one C grade.
OFF:Â San Francisco averaged 35.7 points per game during their six-game winning streak (Week 11-17), leading the NFL over that span.
DEF:Â The 49ers defense enters the playoffs after recent struggles. Last week, they earned a C+ against the Seahawks, following three straight weeks with D+ grades. San Francisco finished 18th in DEFi for the season, highlighting consistent defensive challenges late in the year.
