The Los Angeles Chargers have offered a four-year contract extension worth $76.4 million, of which $42 million would be guaranteed, to safety Derwin James, reports Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
With an average annual salary of $19.1 million, James becomes the highest-paid safety in NFL history.
Sources: #Chargers S Derwin James is signing a 4-year extension averaging $19.1M per year making him the highest paid Safety in NFL history. The deal includes a record-breaking $42M guaranteed. James makes a record $29M in year 1. Contract done by David Mulugheta of Athletes 1st
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 17, 2022
26-year-old James is entering his fourth season on the circuit.
James played 15 games last season, making 118 tackles, two interceptions, two quarterback sacks, and seven quarterback tackles.
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