James recorded six solo tackles and one sack during Sunday's 24-19 win over Las Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

James played every single defensive snap versus the Raiders, and he's now facing a quick turnaround before Thursday's road matchup against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Whether or not cornerback J.C. Jackson (ankle), who is officially listed as questionable, manages to suit up Week 2, count on James operating as the pillar of Los Angeles' secondary.

James agreed Wednesday with the Chargers on a four-year contract extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The new deal ends his hold-in and reportedly makes James the highest-paid safety in NFL history in terms of both average annual value ($19.1 million) and guaranteed money. The 2018 first-round pick has played only 36 of a possible 65 regular-season games (55.4 percent) through his first four seasons, but there's little doubt he's been among the best at his position when healthy. In the two seasons in which he played double-digit games (2018 and 2021), James ended with 100-plus tackles and multiple interceptions and sacks. James missed two games in 2021 and still finished third among defensive backs with 118 tackles and was tied for third with three forced fumbles.

James continues to sit out practice as he awaits a contract extension, and he isn't practicing Monday as a result, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

James is healthy but opting not to practice until he and the Chargers come to terms on an extension. With mutual interest in an extension from both sides, it's likely just a matter of time until a deal is finalized and James returns to practice.

Coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday that James will be held out of practice until his contract situation is resolved, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

James was arguably the Chargers' best player on the defensive side of the ball in 2021, registering 118 tackles, five passes defensed and two interceptions on the way to his second career Pro Bowl selection. If Los Angeles is all in on Super Bowl LVII as things appear, it will be of the utmost importance that it retains him. Expect James, assuming he signs soon, to collect a big check and post high-quality fantasy production in 2022.

James reported to training camp Tuesday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, the 2021 Pro Bowler made a timely recovery from the shoulder surgery he underwent early in the offseason and will participate in training camp. If he can replicate his production from last year, he'll once again be one of fantasy's best DB options in 2022 and should put himself in line for a big contract heading into 2023.

James (shoulder) likely will be ready for training camp after sitting out the team's minicamp in June, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

James had labrum surgery following the conclusion of the 2021 campaign, but the issue isn't expected to impact the start of this season. The 2018 first-round pick finished last year with a career-best 118 tackles and will be looking to build on those numbers in 2022.

James (shoulder) is sitting out minicamp as a precaution due to having shoulder surgery earlier in the offseason, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

James missed two games last season, both because of a hamstring injury, but he was also apparently suffering from a shoulder issue and had labrum surgery once the season ended. James is expected to be fully ready for training camp and will look to outdo his career-best 2021 next season.

James finished the 2021 season with 118 tackles (75 solo), five passes defended, three fumbles forced, two sacks and two interceptions across 15 games.

EDGE Analysis

It took essentially two years, but the dynamic safety was finally able to make his presence felt in an emerging Chargers secondary after multiple injuries limited James to just five games played since the end of the 2018 season. The 25-year-old hardly lost a beat in his return as James finished second on the team in tackles and tied for first in interceptions. The star safety enters the offseason on the final year of his rookie contract and figures to receive a lucrative extension in the near future.

James (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

James was active for last week's loss to Houston but didn't see the field, and he was able to get clear of the injury report for Week 17. The 25-year-old has 103 tackles (67 solo), two sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles in 13 games this season.

Coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday he's "hopeful" James (hamstring) can play against Denver on Sunday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

James was active for Sunday's contest against the Texans, but as expected, he didn't see the field after not going through pregame warmups. James has now missed two of the last three games due to the injury and only played 26 defensive snaps during the only contest he did play in during that stretch. His practice status throughout the week will probably provide a better indication as to whether or not the star safety will play in Week 17.