Chargers reward Derwin James with new contract extension
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed safety Derwin James to a three-year, $75.6 million contract extension. This deal reinstates him as the highest-paid safety in the NFL. James has been a key player for the Chargers since his draft in 2018, known for his leadership and versatility on defense.
- ▪The contract extension is worth $75.6 million over three years.
- ▪Derwin James is now the highest-paid safety in the NFL.
- ▪Head coach Jim Harbaugh praised James as the best football player he has encountered.
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