The Chargers have given security Derwin James one other new contract. And he has completely earned it.
A primary-round decide in 2018, James was getting into the final 12 months of his second deal. He was because of make $17.5 million. That cash will get added to the three new years, for a four-year contract that runs by means of 2029.
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Here are the full particulars of the contract, per a supply with data of the phrases.
1. Signing bonus: $12 million.
2. 2026 90-man roster bonus: $3 million, absolutely assured.
3. 2026 base wage: $11.5 million, absolutely assured.
4. 2027 base wage: $17.5 million, absolutely assured.
5. 2028 base wage: $24.6 million, $13.5 million of which is assured for harm at signing. That quantity turns into absolutely assured in March 2027.
6. 2029 90-man roster bonus: $3 million.
7. 2029 base wage: $21.5 million.
It’s a easy, clear deal. The first two years — at a payout of $44 million — are absolutely assured at signing. The $13.5 million assure in 2028 is absolutely assured as a sensible matter, given the very low probability that the Chargers would lower James after one 12 months and a complete obligation of $44 million.
The new cash common of the three new years is $25.2 million. The complete common of the four-year package deal from signing is $23.275 million.