The 49ers had one of the deepest backfields in the NFL last season, which is a big reason they were able to make a run all the way to the Super Bowl.However, one of their most productive and efficient running backs wants out.According to his agent, Raheem Mostert has requested a trade from the 49ers “after months of unproductive talks” with the team about a new contract.Mostert signed a three-year contract worth $8.65 million last offseason but after breaking out in 2019, he wants a raise.Mostert rushed for 772 yards on 137 carries, scoring 8 TDs despite not starting a single game. His outstanding play continued into the postseason, helping lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl with 336 yards and 5 TDs.San Francisco does have Tevin Coleman and Jerick McKinnon still on the roster, but none of those two proved to be as productive as Mostert was a season ago
49ers RB Raheem Mostert requests trade
The 49ers had one of the deepest backfields in the NFL last season, which is a big reason they were able to make a run all the way to the Super Bowl.However, one of their most productive and efficient running backs wants out.According to his agent, Raheem Mostert has requested a trade from the 49ers “after months of unproductive talks” with the team about a new contract.Mostert signed a three-year contract worth $8.65 million last offseason but after breaking out in 2019, he wants a raise.Mostert rushed for 772 yards on 137 carries, scoring 8 TDs despite not starting a single game. His outstanding play continued into the postseason, helping lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl with 336 yards and 5 TDs.San Francisco does have Tevin Coleman and Jerick McKinnon still on the roster, but none of those two proved to be as productive as Mostert was a season ago