While the world was watching the Arizona Cardinals defeat the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football, the San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers were finalizing a blockbuster trade that would send running back Christian McCaffrey to the Bay Area in exchange for a boatload of draft picks.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Panthers are trading star running back Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers in exchange for a 2023 2nd, 3rd, and 4th round draft pick. Additionally, the Panthers will also receive a 5th-round selection in 2024.
Stunner: Panthers are trading Pro-Bowl RB Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for draft picks, sources tell ESPN.