Derwin James Jr.
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Derwin James Jr. is 30 years old, born August 3, 1996. James is 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) and 216 lb (98 kg). James plays safety for the Los Angeles Chargers (as of November 3, 2026). James's 2026 salary is $26,500,000, under a contract through 2029. James was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2018, round 1, pick 17, out of Florida State.
Derwin James Jr. at a glance
- Age30 born August 3, 1996
- Height6 ft 2 in 188 cm
- Weight216 lb 98 kg
- Experience9th season debut 2018
- CollegeFlorida State
- 2026 salary$26.5 million contract through 2029
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Derwin James Jr. stats, last 3 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | at Bills | L 16–24 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 20 | vs Raiders | L 14–26 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 13 | vs Cardinals | L 14–26 | 10 | 0 |
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Derwin James Jr. contract
- 2026 salary$26.5 million + $3 million bonus
- Signed through2029
- WithLos Angeles Chargers
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $7.6 million | – |
| 2019 | $1 million | – |
| 2020 | $1.6 million | – |
| 2021 | $2.2 million | – |
| 2022 | $24.6 million | – |
| 2023 | $14 million | – |
| 2024 | $12.1 million | – |
| 2025 | $16.8 million | – |
| 2026 | $26.5 million | $3 million |
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Derwin James Jr. is on the Los Angeles Chargers, coached by Jim Harbaugh.
- BornAugust 3, 1996, Haines City, FL, USA
- Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight216 lb (98 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2018, round 1, pick 17
- Drafted byLos Angeles Chargers
- Debut2018
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- Roster and bio facts from the public National Football League roster and Wikidata (CC0); see also Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
- Status from the team's injury report.
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