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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