Over a week ago, it seemed like running back Raheem Mostert's time with the San Francisco 49ers was all but over after he requested a trade. Now, it appears like the 49ers organization and their lightning-quick ball carrier might still have a chance at reconciling.
NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported that Mostert has spoken to a high-ranking member within the franchise's organization. The dialogue was had in order to “clear the air and get on the same page moving forward”, according to Rapoport's sources.
Olive branch? #49ers RB Raheem Mostert spoke to a high-ranking member of the SF organization to clear the air and get on the same page moving forward, sources say. Asked about the situation being worked out, agent @TesslerSports said, “Hopefully that’ll be the case.”
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 20, 2020
Mostert's agent, Brett Tessler, released a tweet almost two weeks ago stating how negotiations with the 49ers had left him and his client disappointed.
His agent said that the running back had simple demands, merely wanting to be paid as much as the highest compensated backs on the team.
After months of unproductive talks with the 49ers about fairly adjusting Raheem Mostert's contract (which paid him for special teams) we have requested a trade. Disappointing that it would come to this for a guy who led all NFL RBs in YPC & helped lead them to the Super Bowl.
— Brett Tessler (@TesslerSports) July 8, 2020
Tevin Coleman, Mostert's co-ball carrier, is set to make $4.5 million this coming 2020 season, and considering the latter's performance last year, most would believe that his requests are more than reasonable.
The undrafted Purdue product bounced around the league for four years before landing in San Francisco in 2016. Since then, he's ground out a spot in Kyle Shanahan's offense and was one quarter away from winning a Super Bowl ring with the 49ers. Mostert set career highs across the board in 2019 and led all running backs in league with an average of 5.6 yards per carry.
Mostert's best moment came in the NFC Championship Game where he led the team to a victory over the Green Bay Packers. He rushed for 220 yards, a franchise postseason record.
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