Sports Derwin James’ $76 million contract extension with Chargers makes him highest paid NFL safety August 17, 2022August 17, 2022Tyler Dragon, USA TODAYComments Off on Derwin James’ $76 million contract extension with Chargers makes him highest paid NFL safety Derwin James told USA TODAY Sports that he wanted to stay in Los Angeles and build something with the Chargers. He is going to get that opportunity.