Chargers React to Derwin James' NFL Top 100 Ranking
Summary
The NFL released its Top 100 player rankings for 2026, with Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James ranked 50th. James improved his ranking from last year and signed a three-year contract extension making him the highest-paid safety in the league.Key Facts
- Derwin James was ranked 50th in the NFL’s Top 100 player list for 2026.
- The rankings are voted on by active NFL players.
- James had strong stats in 2025, including 94 tackles, 2 sacks, and 3 interceptions.
- He earned his fifth Pro Bowl selection in 2025.
- James signed a three-year, $75.6 million contract extension in May 2026.
- The Chargers believe James should have ranked higher on the list.
- The Chargers will start their 2026 season against the Arizona Cardinals on September 13.
- Last season, the Chargers went 11-6 but lost in the first round of the playoffs to the AFC champion New England Patriots.
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