Chargers’ Derwin James won’t go 'full speed' at training camp until contract situation resolved

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Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. reported to training camp on Wednesday but did not practice with the team as he attempts to settle his contract situation. 

James, a 2021 Pro Bowl selection, is in the final year of his rookie contract and will not participate in training camp practices until he receives a new contract. 

Derwin James of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts after an interception during the Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas.  (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

James was seen on the practice field for the Chargers on Wednesday but did not participate in any drills, according to the LA Times.

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"We're working through his contract situation," Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said. "Just making sure that that gets situated. He's out here doing all the walk-throughs, he's going to be working out, but he won't be going full speed until that gets situated."

"I think there’s full respect on both sides," Staley continued. "They know how much we love Derwin. Derwin knows how much we love him. We’re just working through that process right now. We’re gonna let it take shape. When it does, he’ll be out there."

Derwin James of the Los Angeles Chargers stops the pass intended for Kendall Hinton of the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, California.  (Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

James is scheduled to make a little over $9 million for the 2022 NFL season but is eligible for a contract extension. 

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The Chargers drafted James with the 17th