The Chargers’ very own Derwin James has the eighth-best odds to win the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year Award at +2000, according to the fine folks over at BetMGM. James is the only safety listed among the top-nine players and only one of two defensive backs, joining cornerback Stephon Gilmore of the New England Patriots.
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Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald leads all players with +750 odds. The Bears’ Khalil Mack and the 49ers’ Nick Bosa round-out the top-3.