The Minnesota Vikings acquired restricted free agent running back Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers and rewarded him with a two-year deal worth up to $12 million.

Many have wondered why the Niners found it worthwhile to trade a valuable insurance policy for a sixth-round pick.

The San Francisco 49ers earned themselves a small bump up in draft capital when they agreed to trade running back Jordan Mason to the Minnesota Vikings. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the deal includes a sixth-round pick swap. Mason and the 187th overall pick will go to Minnesota. San Francisco will receive the 160th overall pick.