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Reuters
The Los Angeles Chargers reportedly made Darwin James the highest-paid safety in NFL history on Wednesday.
James has signed his four-year $76.4 million contract extension, according to NFL Network.
The Chargers confirmed a "multi-year extension" but did not provide financial details.
James, who was twice selected to the Pro Bowl, has not practiced at his camp training to win a long-term contract. He was set to make his just over $9 million this season on his fifth-year option on his rookie contract.
The 26-year-old James has 257 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 5 interceptions in 36 career games since being drafted by the Chargers in the first round of the 2018 draft (his 17th overall pick). , recording 3 forced fumbles.
– Field Level Media
