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Chargers' Derwin James: Dealing with groin issue
Derwin James (groin) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.The 2018 first-round pick from Florida State recorded 10 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and defended one pass while playing 100 percent of the Los Angeles Chargers' defensive snaps in the Week 11 win over the Bengals. However, it now appears he picked up a groin injury in the process. James' practice participation Saturday will likely offer the best insight into whether he can suit up for the Chargers' Week 12 matchup against the Ravens on Monday night.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Logs 10 tackles vs. Bengals
Derwin James tallied 10 tackles (seven solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defense in Sunday's 34-27 win over Cincinnati.Sunday marked the first time in the 2024 regular season that James registered 10 combined tackles, and he finished second on the Los Angeles Chargers in that category behind Daiyan Henley (11). James also logged his first sack since Week 3 against the Steelers, as he combined with Tuli Tuipulotu to take down Joe Burrow late in the first quarter for a four-yard loss. James has played 100 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps in seven of nine regular-season games, and is up to 59 tackles (38 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and five pass defenses, on the season.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Makes eight tackles in loss
Derwin James finished with eight tackles (five solo) in the Los Angeles Chargers' 17-15 loss to the Cardinals on Monday night.The safety also played on all 55 defensive snaps, the fourth time in his five games this season that he's played on every defensive snap. James has 32 tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defensed in 2024.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Has suspension lifted
Derwin James' suspension was lifted Monday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.James was suspended for this past Sunday's loss to the Chiefs due to multiple violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players stemming from a hit he made on Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth in Week 3. With the Los Angeles Chargers on bye Week 5, James' next chance to build upon his 21 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, this season arrives Sunday, Oct. 13 at Denver.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Suspension upheld
Derwin James (suspension) had his one-game suspension upheld Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.James will be forced to sit out Sunday's matchup with Kansas City after violating the league's playing rules, leaving Los Angeles a little thin against the back-to-back Super Bowl champions. In his place, AJ Finley and Elijah Molden will likely see an increase in workload in the secondary.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Impactful game in defeat
Derwin James recorded eight tackles (five solo), including a sack and an additional tackle for loss, during the Los Angeles Chargers' 20-10 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.James was also issued a one-game suspension by the NFL on Monday for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The safety's latest such hit came Sunday against Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth. If James loses his appeal of the suspension, the Chargers will lose an impactful defensive player with 21 tackles (15 solo) through three games this season.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Gets one-game suspension
The NFL issued Derwin James a one-game suspension Monday for repeated violations of playing rules that are intended to protect the health and safety of players, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. James is expected to appeal the ruling, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.James already had three fines for hits on defenseless players on his resume, one from 2022 and two from last season, according to Jay Morrison of ProFootballNetwork.com. He also was fined for unnecessary roughness as a rookie in 2018. The ban issued Monday stems from James lowering his head and making forcible contact with Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth during Sunday's 20-10 loss at Pittsburgh. If James loses his appeal, he'll miss this coming Sunday's key matchup with the Chiefs, making his next potential game action Sunday, Oct. 13 in Denver following the Los Angeles Chargers' Week 5 bye.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Plethora of tackles in sixth season
Derwin James finished the 2023 campaign with 125 tackles (86 solo), seven passes defensed, two sacks and one interception across 16 games for the Los Angeles Chargers.James compiled the third-most total tackles among all NFL safeties and made his most appearances since his 2018 rookie campaign, but the veteran defender wasn't quite the same playmaker as he had been in past seasons. The 27-year-old offers a level of versatility that's unmatched by most defensive backs in the league, but the Chargers could need even more production from him in 2024 with the team expected to lose a few key veterans due to cap constraints this offseason.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Gets second sack of 2023 in loss
Derwin James finished Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Broncos with 12 tackles (seven solo), including one sack.James finished second on the team in tackles behind Eric Kendricks. It was the fifth time this season James has reached double-digit tackles in a game. The 2018 first-round pick out of Florida State has 117 total tackles and is one away from matching the career high he set in 2021.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Productive in defeat
Derwin James recorded eight tackles (four solo) in the Los Angeles Chargers' 24-22 loss to the Bills on Saturday.The performance gave the three-time All-Pro more than 100 tackles in a season for the fourth time in his six-year career. James now has 106 tackles, five passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and an interception in 2023.
Derwin James
#3 DB / L.A. Chargers / EXP: 7YRS Height: 6-2 Weight: 215 lb Age: 28 College: Florida State Bye 5Fantasy Points by Week
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