After months of speculation, the San Francisco 49ers will give quarterback Brock Purdy a massive contract extension that will keep a part with the team for a long time. According to reports, there were some implications earlier this offseason that they considered letting Purdy play out this upcoming season to prove that he can be the next signal-caller of this franchise for the immediate future. However, they didn’t waste any time as the quarterback will return on a new deal, where the 49ers now face questions on the other key contributors on the offense. This would include veteran running back Christian McCaffrey, who was in a few trade rumors this year since the 49ers may embrace the full rebuild.
They’ve already sent backup Jordan Mason to a new team in a trade, so it seems like McCaffrey is safe for now, but the biggest question is, for how long? McCaffrey isn’t getting any younger, and head coach Kyle Shanahan knows Purdy will need to get a new homegrown backfield piece. Originally selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the former Stanford product holds numerous NFL records and is one of the only athletes to ever record 1,000 rushing and 1,000 receiving yards. It’s hard to imagine seeing him out of a 49er uniform in the future, but the team should trade him sooner rather than later before his ailments from his injuries start to catch up to him, to avoid his value going down.
Breaking: 49ers Massive Brock Purdy Contract Extension Could Signal Blockbuster Christian McCaffrey Trade – 3 Logical Fits
Potential Destinations
Dallas Cowboys
Even after drafting a promising rookie running back in Jaydon Blue this year, the Dallas Cowboys still don’t have a proven runner in their backfield. Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders don’t have the experience part of this offense, just like Blue, so it’s basically anyone’s starting spot up for grabs. However, the biggest implication is that Blue may not be ready for full-time duties, and the options are slim since Sanders is way past his prime and Williams has had his fair share of being unproductivity. It feels like this new change will only be something temporary when they have Sanders and Williams on for a one-year term, unless one of them breaks out.
Despite that, they have a better chance of trading for a veteran who knows how to put up massive yards. After trading for wide receiver George Pickens, the Cowboys are never afraid of getting weapons to improve their roster. McCaffrey might be the missing juggernaut to rejuvenate Dak Prescott’s offense.
New Orleans Saints
Whoever ends up being the quarterback of this franchise will need extra support in the backfield. Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler probably won’t be throwing often, so they could keep their arm fresh, but getting someone like McCaffrey to help Alvin Kamara would be the one trade that revives this offense. It’s been a brutal offseason for the Saints, and this move would put them back in the postseason conversations.
Kansas City Chiefs
Meanwhile, the Chiefs are waiting to see what Isiah Pacheco does as the team is willing to give him a new deal if he steps up this season. Last year, he wasn’t able to produce any results since he suffered a gruesome injury that kept him out of action for the majority of the 2024 campaign. However, McCaffrey could take over this offense at the right price since guys like Kareem Hunt are only suitable as a backup given his age and availability.
