McCaffrey’s Holdout and the 49ers’ Dilemma | California News

Christian McCaffrey may be staging a quiet holdout, skipping practices under “tightness” excuses while pushing for a new contract. With his 2026 salary unguaranteed and top RBs like Robinson and Gibbs cashing in, McCaffrey’s leverage is real — especially with San Francisco’s thin RB depth. The Niners face a tough call: overpaying to keep him could hurt long-term planning, but letting him walk risks a disastrous season with rookies at RB. The smart play? Guarantee the rest of his current deal — locking in value without overcommitting. This might be McCaffrey’s last shot to maximize his worth, and the 49ers need to act wisely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b76cbaddd9b4186f