The deal makes him the highest-paid safety in NFL history.
The Los Angeles Chargers are signing safety Derwin James to a four-year extension, worth $19.1 million annually, including $42 million guaranteed.
Chargers, safety Derwin James agree to 4-year extension worth an average of $19.1M per year, including $42M guaranteed, making him highest paid safety in NFL. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/4kXz2scClT
— NFL (@NFL) August 17, 2022
The safety is only twenty-six years old and has already earned two 1st-Team All-Pro selections.
Minkah Fitzpatrick was the former highest-paid safety in the NFL, earning $18.4 million annually.
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James will now practice after he had been holding in due to contract talks. The $29 million he receives in year one is also a record.
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