The running back played a crucial role for the 49ers last season.
The San Francisco 49ers are trading running back Jordan Mason to the Minnesota Vikings, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Mason played a crucial role for the 49ers last season during Christian McCaffrey’s extended absence due to injury.
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Mason is signing a two-year deal with the Vikings that includes over $7 million fully guaranteed upon signing. In return, the Vikings are sending a 2026 sixth-round pick to San Francisco.
The teams will also swap picks 160 and 187 this year. Earlier this week, the 49ers placed a second-round tender on Mason, who was a restricted free agent.
Mason was acquired by San Francisco as an undrafted rookie from Georgia Tech in 2022. He showed his value throughout the 2024 season as McCaffrey’s injury woes propelled Mason as the 49ers’ primary running back.
