Chargers’ Derwin James become highest-paid safety in NFL history at $25.2M per year
Derwin James has signed a new contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers, making him the highest-paid safety in NFL history. His new deal is worth $25.2 million per year over three years. This marks the second time James has set a new market at the safety position during his career.
- ▪Derwin James' new contract makes him the highest-paid safety in NFL history.
- ▪He will earn $25.2 million per year over the next three years.
- ▪James was previously scheduled to make $14.5 million in the last year of his contract.
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NFL breaking Chargers’ Derwin James become highest-paid safety in NFL history at $25.2M per year By Vincent Bonsignore Published May 26, 2026, 7:19 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Derwin James isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. And that means the Chargers will have one of the top safeties in the NFL under contract for at least three more seasons. Previous 1 of 3 Next Advertisement Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James just agreed to a new contract extension that makes him the highest-paid safety in league history.Getty Images Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James just agreed to a new contract extension that makes him the highest-paid safety in league history.Getty Images Advertisement James and the Chargers have agreed to…
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