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Chargers make James highest-paid safety again

The Chargers and Derwin James Jr. agreed to a three-year, $75.6 million contract extension making him the highest-paid safety for the second time in his career, his agent David Mulugheta told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

Published May 27, 2026, 12:36 AM
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Chargers make James highest-paid safety again

The Chargers and Derwin James Jr. agreed to a three-year, $75.6 million contract extension making him the highest-paid safety for the second time in his career, his agent David Mulugheta told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

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