Derwin James reaches new 3-year, $75.6 million deal with Chargers to become highest-paid safety in the NFL
Derwin James has signed a new three-year, $75.6 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, making him the highest-paid safety in the NFL for the second time. This deal averages over $25 million per season, surpassing the previous record held by Kyle Hamilton. James has been a key player for the Chargers since being drafted in 2018 and continues to be a significant part of their defense.
- ▪Derwin James has secured a three-year, $75.6 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.
- ▪This contract makes him the highest-paid safety in the NFL for the second time in his career.
- ▪James was previously earning about $19.1 million per season, ranking him as the fourth-highest paid safety.
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- ▪ Chargers make James highest-paid safety again — ESPN — Top
- ▪ Chargers’ Derwin James become highest-paid safety in NFL history at $25.2M per year — California Post
- ▪ [Rapoport] The Chargers and Derwin James have agreed to terms on a massive new extension to make him the NFL’s new highest-paid safety for the second time in his career, sources say. James gets a 3-year, $75.6M deal. — r/nfl
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