Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James agrees to a new contract that makes him the highest-paid safety in the NFL, with an average value of $25.2 million per year. Multiple outlets report the agreement as a three-year deal. James has been a long-time Chargers starter and is recognized for his recent production and experience in the league. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl five times and has earned All-Pro honors in four of his seven healthy seasons, according to reporting cited by The Athletic. The New York Post also frames the agreement as a commitment that keeps him with the Chargers for the foreseeable future. The reports do not indicate a trade or relocation; instead, they characterize the signing as a long-term retention move by the Chargers. Financial details beyond the reported annual average are not provided in the excerpts shared here.