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Derwin James, Jr. On Playing on 'MNF' Against the Eagles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. meets with the media to discuss the Eagles offense and the challenges he sees from them, playing on 'Monday...

44 MINS AGO • CHARGERS.COM

Derwin James, Jr. and Tarheeb Still Answer The Internet Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. and cornerback Tarheeb Still sat down to answer some of the most popular questions about them on the intern...

3 HOURS AGO • CHARGERS.COM

Herbert throws 2 TD passes despite hand injury, Chargers send Raiders to 6th straight loss, 31-14

Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes while playing through an injury to his non-throwing hand, and Kimani Vidal made a 59-yard scoring run during the Los Angeles Chargers’ 31-...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Derwin James Jr. Explodes off Edge to Sack Geno Smith for 9-Yard Loss S Derwin James Jr. comes off the edge on a safety blitz to sack Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith for a 9-yard loss to force a punt.

4 DAYS AGO • CHARGERS.COM

Setting the Standard: How Derwin James is Among Biggest Catalysts for the Chargers Defense The do-it-all safety has helped lead the way to create a culture and bond in the Chargers locker room

NOVEMBER 27 • CHARGERS.COM

Posts five tackles in Week 11 loss James finished Sunday's loss to Jacksonville with five tackles (two solo) and a defensed pass.

Impact James notched his first defensed pass since Week 6 and upped his tackle total after recording just three stops against Pittsburgh in Week 10. The veteran defensive back has posted 65 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, along with four defensed passes (including an interception) through 11 contests on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Three stops in win James recorded three total tackles in Sunday night's 25-10 win over the Steelers.

Impact James didn't have to do too much in a game in which the Steelers struggled to put together much of anything on offense, failing to secure a solo tackle for the second time in three games. The 29-year-old has seen his production dip as the season has gone on, averaging 4.3 tackles per game after compiling 34 takedowns over the team's first four contests of the year. James has now registered 60 total tackles (33 solo), including 1.5 sacks, while also adding three passes defensed, one of which is an interception, over 10 games this season.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Derwin James, Jr. On the Defense's Performance: "It Was an Overall Good Day on Defense" Derwin James Jr. meets with the media following the Chargers Week 10 victory over the Steelers. James discusses the defensive performance, c...

NOVEMBER 10 • CHARGERS.COM

Keenan Allen's 'genius' play call helps him make Chargers history

Keenan Allen has become the Los Angeles Chargers' all-time leader in receptions

NOVEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Chargers trying to figure out offensive line on the fly ahead of stiff test from Steelers

The Los Angeles Chargers will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night with a new-look offensive line after left tackle Joe Alt suffered a season-ending high ankle sprain

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Mini-Movie: Inside Chargers' Gritty Win vs. Titans Relive the LA Chargers' gritty win vs the Tennessee Titans in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season in this mini-movie. Facing an early hole and mis...

NOVEMBER 5 • CHARGERS.COM

Leading tackler in win James tallied eight tackles (five solo) during the Chargers' win versus the Titans on Sunday.

Impact James was dealing with an ankle injury leading up to the game but had a strong outing nonetheless, as he ended up leading the team in tackles. Across nine games played this season, the 29-year-old has recorded 57 tackles (33 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and an interception. He will look to keep producing and add to his totals in the Week 10 matchup versus the Steelers.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Thursday James (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact James sustained a low ankle sprain in Week 8 against the Vikings, but he is trending toward being available against the Titans on Sunday after practicing in full Thursday. The veteran safety will continue to start at safety alongside Elijah Molden, barring a setback.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Wednesday James (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact James is rehabbing through a low-ankle sprain that he picked up during the Chargers' Week 8 victory over the Vikings. His ability to practice Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- indicates that the injury isn't a long-term issue, and he'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation to avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Titans. James tallied at least seven tackles in five of the seven games prior to his injury in Week 8, and his 49 stops through eight regular-season games is second most on the Chargers behind Daiyan Henley (52).

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Week 9 Injury Report | Chargers vs. Titans: Derwin James & Ladd McConkey Among 6 Limited on Wednesday Take a look at the Week 9 Injury Report ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans

OCTOBER 29 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers' popular UDFA gets 1st chance amid Derwin James, Tarheeb Still injury update A big-name Chargers rookie will play a big role as some key players deal with injuries in Week 9.

OCTOBER 29 • SI.COM

Derwin James quells all injury concerns at Chargers practice It seemed inevitable that Derwin James would miss time after injuring his ankle. After Chargers practice on Tuesday, that no longer seems to...

OCTOBER 29 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Practices Tuesday James (ankle) participated in Tuesday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact James was diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain following the Chargers' Week 8 win over the Vikings. The Chargers will release their first official practice report of the week Wednesday, and his participation during that session will provide a sense of his chances of playing against the Titans on Sunday. James has logged 49 tackles (28 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and three pass defenses (one interception) through eight regular-season games.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers shake off another round of injuries, pick up needed win by routing Vikings

The Los Angeles Chargers navigated another round of injuries in their 37-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Likely has low-ankle sprain James is believed to have suffered a low-ankle sprain Thursday against the Vikings and will undergo an MRI on Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact If the MRI confirms a low-ankle sprain, James wouldn't be facing an extended absence and would have a chance to return as soon as Week 9 at Tennessee, especially with a few extra days to recover after the Chargers played their Week 8 game Thursday. Prior to his early exit against Minnesota, James had been on the field for all of the Chargers' defensive snaps this season.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

4 Takeaways From the Chargers' Win Over the Vikings on Thursday Night

The Chargers took care of business on Thursday night against the Vikings. Here's what we learned.

OCTOBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

Chargers dominate Vikings 37-10 as Justin Herbert throws for 3 TDs

Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns, and the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 37-10

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Downgraded to out James (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's game against the Vikings.

Impact The safety exited in the first quarter after suffering the injury. James played on every defensive snap across the first seven weeks of the season. The four-time All-Pro was replaced by Tony Jefferson on Thursday, who then went out with a hamstring issue, leaving RJ Mickens and Kendall Williamson as the Chargers' only remaining safeties besides Elijah Molden.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers Star Defensive Back Leaves Game Against Vikings With Injury Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James is questionable to return on Thursday night after suffering an ankle injury.

OCTOBER 24 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Questionable to return Thursday James (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Vikings, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The safety left in the first quarter and had yet to record a stat. James played on every defensive snap in the seven weeks leading up to Thursday's contest. Tony Jefferson, RJ Mickens and Kendall Williamson are Los Angeles' extra safeties.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE