Chargers Extend Contract for Safety Derwin James
The Los Angeles Chargers signed a new contract extension with safety Derwin James. The deal follows comments from the team's head coach last season praising James as the best safety in NFL history.
fantasypros.comThe extension comes after the team's head coach stated last season that James is the best safety he has ever seen in the history of the National Football League.
The new agreement compensates James at a level consistent with top safety pay in professional football. The team previously described James in similar terms during contract discussions.
has remained with the Chargers throughout his professional career. The head coach's prior comments were made during the previous season and referenced James's performance across multiple years. >"The best safety I’ve ever seen in the history of the National Football League." — Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh, last season (Chargers source)
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Chargers head coach called Derwin James the best safety in NFL history.
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Chargers agreed to a contract extension with Derwin James.
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James will remain with the Chargers under the new contract terms.
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