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Los Angeles His Chargers safety His Darwin James Jr. won't be sprinting at training his camp until contract situation is resolved was.
The Pro Bowl safety will be able to fully participate in training his camp as James signs a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension with the Chargers. Now, according to ESPN.
Darwin James Jr. Los Angeles Chargers training facility in Costa Mesa, Calif., June 15.(Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images)
The deal would make James an average of $19.13 million a year, so James becomes the highest-paid safety in his NFL history.
CHARGERS' JOEY BOSA Says Darwin James "Does Right" By Not Practicing
James attended walkthroughs throughout training camp, but did not attend practice.
"I don't see Darwin as safe," Chargers head coach Brandon Staley told reporters on Tuesday. "I look at Darwin as an impact player. If you just look at him as a safety, that's not doing Darwin justice. To me, I look at him as a defensive back. 141}
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He can play anywhere. He can play in the safety spot. He can play in the corner. He can affect zone defenses both low and high.And he is our signaler and the heart of our defense.
Darwin James on the sidelines during the Chargers' safety preseason game SoFi Stadium against the Rams. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
James is entering the final year of his rookie deal and has just over $9 million. I was going to make money. The 2022 NFL season has ended, but was eligible for a contract extension.
Chargers drafted JamesNo. 17 overall pick in 2018 NFL Draft, NFL He was named to the All-Rookie Team and Pro Bowl, and was #1 All-Pro on his team. rookie season.
Rookie After he played in all 16 games during his campaign, James was ousted due to injuries in the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Did not participate. Last season, James made his second Pro Bowl appearance after recording his 118 tackles in his 15 games.
Last season, Darwin his James He won his second Pro Bowl by recording 118 tackles in 15 games. (Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images)
While James was "holding in," he Star defensive end Joey Bosa told reporters that James was doing the right thing by not fully participating until his contract was finalized.
San Diego Union "I think he's doing the right thing," Botha said, according to the Tribune. "He obviously deserves whatever he gets. He puts in 100 percent every day." He's making the best decisions for him right now.
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"But the fact that he's here coaching the players, fully involved, and 100% focused every day, obviously means a lot to all of us. I'm sure the coaches will see it and really appreciate it.”
The Chargers will play their second preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday.
Joe Morgan He is a sports reporter for Fox News.
