AUGUST 17, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
DERWIN JAMES JR. #3 - SAFETY - LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
59 TCKL •
0 INT •
1.5 SCK
59 TCKL
0 INT
1.5 SCK
Wednesday's NFL: Derwin James, Chargers agree to $76.5M extension The deal makes Derwin James the NFL's highest-paid safety, eclipsing the $72.98 million extension Pittsburgh's Minkah Fitzpatrick signed in...
LA Love: Rams' Jalen Ramsey Sends Message to Derwin James Jr. After Massive Contract The former Florida State teammates are now two of the highest-paid football players in Los Angeles.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chargers sign Derwin James to 4-year, $76.5M extension
Derwin James signed a four-year, $76.5 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday morning, making him the NFL’s highest-paid safetyAUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chargers' Derwin James becomes highest-paid safety in NFL history
Now a veteran leader, safety Derwin James is ready to call the shots for a Chargers defense that looks loaded on paper, Eric D. Williams wri...AUGUST 17, 2022
Chargers' Derwin James becomes highest paid safety in NFL history, agrees to extension Reported four-year deal will put an end to ‘hold-in’ by Chargers star
AUGUST 17, 2022 • DAILYNEWS.COM
Chargers Sign S Derwin James to Record-Breaking Contract Extension The Chargers and All-Pro safety Derwin James have reached a contract extension.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Report: Chargers Sign Derwin James Jr. to Record Contract The fifth-year player bounced back from two injury-plagued seasons for an All-Pro performance in 2021.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Derwin James Agrees to Record Extension With Chargers, Which Impacts Jessie Bates' Future Los Angeles signed James to record contract
AUGUST 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Derwin James Agrees to Record Extension With Chargers, Which Impacts Jessie Bates' Future Los Angeles signed James to record contract
AUGUST 17, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Signs four-year extension James agreed Wednesday with the Chargers on a four-year contract extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact The new deal ends his hold-in and reportedly makes James the highest-paid safety in NFL history in terms of both average annual value ($19.1 million) and guaranteed money. The 2018 first-round pick has played only 36 of a possible 65 regular-season games (55.4 percent) through his first four seasons, but there's little doubt he's been among the best at his position when healthy. In the two seasons in which he played double-digit games (2018 and 2021), James ended with 100-plus tackles and multiple interceptions and sacks. James missed two games in 2021 and still finished third among defensive backs with 118 tackles and was tied for third with three forced fumbles.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers' Derwin James gets glowing endorsement from his coach as contract talks continue Chargers coach Brandon Staley praised safety Derwin James, who remains a non-participant in practice during his prolonged contract extension...
AUGUST 16, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Chargers coach Staley misses practice to be with son
Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley missed Tuesday’s practice in order to be with his youngest son, who was having surgery to treat a fractured toe and possible infectionAUGUST 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chargers rookie Zion Johnson builds his game with calmness
Los Angeles Chargers rookie Zion Johnson carries himself with an aura of calmnessAUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JC Jackson quickly fitting into new-look Chargers defense
New Chargers cornerback JAUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
James remains on Chargers sideline without extension
With his contract extension unresolved, Derwin James remained on the sideline Monday as the Los Angeles Chargers held their first padded practice of training campAUGUST 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still not practicing James continues to sit out practice as he awaits a contract extension, and he isn't practicing Monday as a result, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact James is healthy but opting not to practice until he and the Chargers come to terms on an extension. With mutual interest in an extension from both sides, it's likely just a matter of time until a deal is finalized and James returns to practice.
AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers' James Holding Out, Reportedly Wants Record Contract Derwin James, who’s entering the final year of his rookie deal, is reportedly looking to become the NFL’s highest-paid safety.
JULY 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chargers Training Camp Observations: Derwin James Sits Out, Right Tackle Battle Takes Shape and Other Notes From Day 1 Which aspects from the Chargers first training camp practice stood out from the bunch?
JULY 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chargers S Derwin James Not Practicing Until He Receives Contract Extension Chargers S Derwin James is not practicing at training camp until he receives a new contract extension.
JULY 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Not practicing Coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday that James will be held out of practice until his contract situation is resolved, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact James was arguably the Chargers' best player on the defensive side of the ball in 2021, registering 118 tackles, five passes defensed and two interceptions on the way to his second career Pro Bowl selection. If Los Angeles is all in on Super Bowl LVII as things appear, it will be of the utmost importance that it retains him. Expect James, assuming he signs soon, to collect a big check and post high-quality fantasy production in 2022.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Once called 'Pooh Bear,' Derwin James Jr.'s Florida legacy began with famous father Chargers standout Derwin James Jr. is one of the NFL's top safeties, following through on a strong football legacy established by his father...
JULY 27, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
Ready for camp James reported to training camp Tuesday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Impact As expected, the 2021 Pro Bowler made a timely recovery from the shoulder surgery he underwent early in the offseason and will participate in training camp. If he can replicate his production from last year, he'll once again be one of fantasy's best DB options in 2022 and should put himself in line for a big contract heading into 2023.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Likely available for training camp James (shoulder) likely will be ready for training camp after sitting out the team's minicamp in June, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Impact James had labrum surgery following the conclusion of the 2021 campaign, but the issue isn't expected to impact the start of this season. The 2018 first-round pick finished last year with a career-best 118 tackles and will be looking to build on those numbers in 2022.
JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
How Minkah Fitzpatrick's Extension Impacts Derwin James' Future Contract What does Derwin James’ contract situation look like following Minkah Fitzpatrick’s recent extension?
JUNE 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
It's safety first for rehabbing Derwin James at practice but not for a new contract The Chargers have been very cautious with star safety Derwin James, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, but negotiations for a new con...
JUNE 16, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
