Report: 49ers, Mostert trying to clear air after trade request

The San Francisco 49ers and disgruntled running back Raheem Mostert spoke recently to clear the air after Mostert requested a trade earlier in July, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Mostert's agent, Brett Tessler, publicly called for his client to be traded after "months of unproductive talks" regarding a new contract extension. When asked Monday if the situation could be resolved, Tessler told Rapoport, "Hopefully, that'll be the case."

Despite starting just one game for the 49ers in 2019, Mostert registered a team-high 772 rushing yards and eight touchdowns.

Mostert then had his coming-out party during the playoffs, racking up 220 yards and four scores in the NFC title game win against the Green Bay Packers.

The 49ers have a strong running back room that also includes Tevin Coleman, Jeff Wilson Jr., and Jerick McKinnon.

Mostert wants a salary bump that would bring his pay in line with Coleman, who will make $4.55 million this season. Mostert has a salary of $2.575 million.