Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz called James a “special leader and person” and a priority.
Topic: sportsRegion: north americaUpdated: i2 outletsSources: 5⚠ Bias gap — sources divergeSpectrum: Mostly Center⏱ 1 min read⚠ 3d+ old
Story Summary
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Chargers’ Derwin James becomes highest-paid safety in NFL history at $25.2M per year Chargers safety Derwin James inked a 3-year extension, making him the NFL’s highest-paid safety. The deal boosts James’ annual salary to $25.2 million, a significant jump from $14.5 million.
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KEY FACTS
- And that means the Chargers will have one of the top safeties in the NFL under contract for at least three more seasons.
- James was going into the last year of his contract and was scheduled to make $14.5 million.
- A first-round pick out of Florida State, James has put together an illustrious 7-year career in which he’s amassed 684 tackles and 12 interceptions.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
This development falls within the broader context of Sports activity in North America. Current reporting indicates: Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz called James a “special leader and person” and a priority. And that means the Chargers will have one of the top safeties in the NFL under contract for at least three more seasons.
James was going into the last year of his contract and was scheduled to make $14.5 million. This context is based on the currently available source text and may be refined as fuller reporting becomes available.
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Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz called James a “special leader and person” and a priority. Chargers’ Derwin James becomes highest-paid safety in NFL history at $25.2M per year …
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Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz called James a “special leader and person” and a priority.
nypost.comMay 26Center
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