Summary
Christian McCaffrey, the San Francisco 49ers running back, praised the team's new signing of wide receiver Mike Evans. Evans, a top player with a strong career, signed a three-year contract with the 49ers to help support McCaffrey and improve the team's offense.
Key Facts
- Christian McCaffrey had a strong 2024 season with 1,202 rushing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns, 924 receiving yards, and 7 receiving touchdowns.
- McCaffrey won the AP Comeback Player of the Year after recovering from serious injuries.
- The 49ers signed wide receiver Mike Evans to a three-year deal in free agency.
- McCaffrey spoke highly of Evans, calling him a first-ballot Hall of Famer and a hard worker.
- Mike Evans has recorded at least 1,000 receiving yards in 11 straight seasons, tying an NFL record.
- Evans missed much of the previous season due to a broken collarbone but is expected to return to form.
- The 49ers also signed receiver Christian Kirk and re-signed tight end Jake Tonges.
- Wide receiver Mike Evans will be important as tight end George Kittle recovers from a torn Achilles tendon.
