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Updated Sep 16, 2026, 6:10 p.m. · 8 stories

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   Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL safeties for 2026

   Let's close the 2026 positional top-10 ranking series with the NFL's best safeties. Kyle Hamilton is still No. 1, but there were big changes this year on the rest of the list.

   ESPN · Jul 16, 6:30 a.m. · Open story

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   Derwin James to McAfee after new deal: 'I'm beyond blessed'

   Derwin James joins “The Pat McAfee Show” and talks about becoming the NFL’s highest-paid safety again.

   ESPN · May 27, 6:18 p.m. · Open story

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   Chargers make Derwin James NFL's highest-paid safety again

   The Chargers and Derwin James Jr. agreed to a three-year, $75.6 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid safety for the second time in his career, his agent David Mulugheta told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

   ESPN · May 27, 11:30 a.m. · Open story

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   Chargers 2026 offseason: Where does L.A.'s roster stand?

   Ahead of the draft and with the rest of the offseason to go, what's still left for the Chargers to address?

   ESPN · Apr 10, 3:56 a.m. · Open story

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   NFL Week 17's best arrivals, from Bijan Robinson to Christian McCaffrey

   Before the NFL's Week 17 slate kicked off, players made sure to put their most fashionable foot forward.

   ESPN · Dec 29, 4:58 p.m. · Open story

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   Chargers' surging defense looks capable of carrying team

   Since the Chargers' 35-6 loss to the Jaguars, Los Angeles' defense has been rolling.

   ESPN · Dec 15, 8:59 a.m. · Open story

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   Colts' Jonathon Taylor leads Week 5 Madden NFL 26 ratings surge

   NFL players made major jumps with some losses in Madden NFL 26 ratings from Week 5.

   ESPN · Oct 10, 12:49 p.m. · Open story

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   Jessie Bates leads safety ratings in Madden NFL 26

   Derwin James Jr., Xavier McKinney and others are near the top of Madden NFL 26's safety rankings.

   ESPN · Aug 7, 8:19 a.m. · Open story

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