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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Seven tackles in loss James recorded seven total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Colts.

Impact James remained rather busy in Week 7, compiling at least seven tackles for the fifth time in seven games this season. The safety has now registered 49 total tackles (28 solo), including 1.5 sacks, while also adding three passes defensed --one of which was an interception -- this year.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seven tackles in loss James recorded seven total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Colts.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Derwin James: "We've Got To Be Better" Derwin James meets with the media following the Week 7 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts to discuss the defense's performance against D...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Slipping Chargers see just how high bar is being set in AFC in loss to Colts

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OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Jonathan Taylor scores 3 touchdowns and Colts beat Chargers 38-24 for NFL-leading 6th victory

Daniel Jones threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Los Angeles Chargers 38-24

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 17, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Upgrades to full practice Thursday James (wrist) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact James sustained a wrist injury during the Chargers' Week 6 win over the Dolphins, though X-rays came back negative. He opened the week as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, so his ability to work without restrictions Thursday indicates that he is on track to play against the Colts on Sunday. James has 42 tackles (25 solo) and three pass defenses (one interception) through the first six games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 16, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Able to log limited practice James (wrist) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact James got x-rays on his wrist after he hurt it in Week 6 at Miami, but they came back negative, and it looks like he avoided a significant injury. If he can upgrade to full participation at practice Thursday or Friday, there's a good chance he could avoid carrying any injury designation into the weekend.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing wrist injury James underwent X-rays on his wrist following the Chargers' 29-27 win over the Dolphins on Sunday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The good news for the veteran safety is that the results came back negative. James is by no means in the clear when it comes to playing Sunday against the Colts, so his practice participation over the coming week will shed light on his chances of suiting up. Tony Jefferson and rookie sixth-rounder RJ Mickens would be candidates to start at safety alongside Elijah Molden if James is not given the green light to play.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seals win with INT against Miami James notched five tackles (one solo) and an interception Sunday in a 29-27 win over the Dolphins.

Impact James' pickoff came on the final play of the game when Tua Tagovailoa attempted to complete a desperation pass. The interception was James' first of the season. The veteran safety has now recorded at least one pickoff in five consecutive campaigns.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' Derwin James completely buries the Dolphins with savage comments Derwin James did not mince his words after the Chargers beat the Dolphins on Sunday.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Derwin James Jr.'s first INT of 2025 slams the door shut on Dolphins' comeback hopes Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr.'s first INT of 2025 slams the door shut on the Miami Dolphins' comeback hopes.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • NFL.COM

Derwin James Jr.'s First Interception of 2025 Crushes Dolphins' Comeback Hopes Safety Derwin James Jr.'s first interception of 2025 crushes Miami Dolphins' comeback hopes.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Three tackles in loss James recorded three total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 27-10 loss to Washington.

Impact James was rather quiet in Week 5, compiling a season-low three takedowns in the defeat. The safety was limited by a hip injury at practice ahead of the contest, and he'll look to get back on track Sunday in Miami. James has now registered 37 total tackles (24 solo), including 1.5 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed over five games this season.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers say they need to clean up their play after 10 penalties in loss to Commanders

Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh didn’t mince words following his team’s loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Commanders rally from 10-0 deficit with 27 straight points to beat Chargers 27-10

Jacory Croskey-Merritt scored two touchdowns and the Washington Commanders rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-10 on Sunday

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Croskey-Merritt evades Derwin James on 27-yard run vs. Chargers Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt gains 27 yards against the Los Angeles Chargers.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • NFL.COM

Good to go for Week 5 James (hip) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact James was limited in practice earlier in the week but is good to go for Week 5. A chess piece for defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, James has seen action on the defensive line, linebacker and in the secondary this season. The 29-year-old has been filling up the stat sheet, logging 34 tackles (22 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and two pass breakups through four games.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Week 5 Injury Report | Chargers vs. Commanders: Keenan Allen Doesn't Practice, Derwin James & Mekhi Becton Limited Take a look at the Week 5 Injury Report ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Limited on Wednesday James (hip) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Impact It's a new injury for James, who hasn't been listed on the injury report yet this season. He hasn't missed a single defensive snap through four games and has produced 34 tackles (22 solo), including 1.5 sacks and five TFLs, four QB hits and two pass breakups.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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