The 49ers are trading RB Jordan Mason to the Vikings for a two-year, $7 million deal with a max value of $12 million, receiving a 2026 sixth-rounder and a pick swap in this year’s draft in return. Mason will likely serve as a backup to Aaron Jones, who recently signed a $10 million per year deal with Minnesota, indicating a plan to reduce Jones’ workload. While Mason may not reach fantasy-starter level, he presents draftable reserve and handcuff upside. Isaac Guerendo emerges as a potential RB2 for the 49ers, with the team potentially adding more competition in the draft.
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Former 49ers RB Elijah Mitchell has signed a one-year deal worth up to $3.5 million with the Kansas City Chiefs, likely serving as the back-up to Isiah Pacheco with only him and Carson Steele currently under contract. This move could benefit Pacheco as the Chiefs seem to be looking for insurance rather than a replacement for him as the starter, with Mitchell fitting well into their offensive system. With more free agency and the NFL...
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