Chargers strike deal, make Derwin James highest-paid safety
The Chargers have signed Derwin James Jr. to a new contract, making him the highest-paid safety in the NFL for the second time. The three-year deal is worth $75.6 million, with $57.5 million guaranteed. This move reflects the team's commitment to retaining their key defensive player long-term.
- ▪Derwin James Jr. has signed a three-year contract extension worth $75.6 million.
- ▪The deal makes him the highest-paid safety in the NFL for the second time.
- ▪James has been a key player for the Chargers since being drafted in 2018.
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