The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to a three-year, $75.6 million contract extension with safety Derwin James Jr. This makes him the highest-paid safety in the NFL for the second time.

The Chargers and Derwin James Jr. reached a three-year contract extension worth $75.6 million. This deal makes the safety the highest-paid player at his position for the second time in his career. James agent David Mulugheta shared the news with ESPN reporter Adam Schefter on Tuesday. The agreement highlights the teams strong belief in James as a key player on defense.