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Chargers' Derwin James gets glowing endorsement from his coach as contract talks continue

LOS ANGELES — The Chargers remain in prolonged contract extension talks with Derwin James Jr., one of their defensive stars. After a 14th consecutive missed training-camp practice Tuesday, James' head coach offered a glowing endorsement of the two-time Pro Bowl player and perhaps a glimpse into the negotiations. "I don't look at Derwin as a safety," Brandon Staley said. "I look at Derwin as an ...
Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James on the sideline during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Aug. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, California.

LOS ANGELES — The Chargers remain in prolonged contract extension talks with Derwin James Jr., one of their defensive stars.

After a 14th consecutive missed training-camp practice Tuesday, James' head coach offered a glowing endorsement of the two-time Pro Bowl player and perhaps a glimpse into the negotiations.

"I don't look at Derwin as a safety," Brandon Staley said. "I look at Derwin as an impact player. If you were just looking at him as a safety, that wouldn't be doing Derwin justice. For me, I

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