Derwin James Agrees to Chargers $76.5M

Darwin James has agreed to a four-year, $76.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers

Two people told The Associated Press, making him the NFL's highest-paid security.

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According to People, the deal includes $42 million in guaranteed salaries,

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Spoke to the AP on Wednesday on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced.

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James is heading into his fifth season and was expected on the field on Wednesday

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When the Chargers begin their two-day joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys.

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He did not participate in the first two weeks of practice and both sides worked on the extension.

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James's deal was signed in June, four years to Pittsburgh's Minka Fitzpatrick.

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Assumes an expansion of $72.98 million. This included $36 million in guaranteed pay.

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The Chargers spent nearly $112 million in guaranteed salaries since the end of last season,

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which was 23rd to improve defense and at the bottom of the major categories,

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Including run defenses, third-down conversions and points allowed after halftime.

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