The hold-in is finally over. The Los Angeles Chargers have signed safety Derwin James to a 4 year, $76.5M extension.
Sources: #Chargers S Derwin James is signing a 4-year extension averaging $19.1M per year making him the highest paid Safety in NFL history. The deal includes a record-breaking $42M guaranteed. James makes a record $29M in year 1. Contract done by David Mulugheta of Athletes 1st
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 17, 2022
The deal was pretty much wrapped up heading into training camp but neither side could get it across the finish line, allegedly due to some dispute over the injury language in the contract.