Panthers' Christian McCaffrey: Becomes highest-paid running back

McCaffrey agreed to terms Monday with the Panthers on a four-year, $64 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

McCaffrey's $16 million annual salary makes him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, a deserved reward after he eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in 2019 while tying for the league lead in touchdowns (19) and finishing second in receptions (116). He still has two more years left on his rookie deal, so the extension will keep him on Carolina's books through the 2025 campaign, his age-29 season.