James signed with the Chargers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

James will stay in the AFC West after having started 11 games for the Raiders last season prior to being released as a post-June 1 cut. He will likely serve as Bradley Bozeman's backup during the 2-2025 campaign.

The Raiders released James on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The move was expected, and it's now official. If designated as a post-June 1 cut, the move clears $3.15 million in cap space for the Raiders but leaves behind more than $5.5 million in dead money. If Las Vegas is taking the cap hit all at once and making James a straight cut, the team clears just over $1.4 million while incurring more than $7.2 million in dead money charges. James played just one season of his three-year, $24 million contract and started 11 games in 2024.

James is expected to be released by the Raiders after the new league year begins Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

James will hit the open market as soon as Wednesday after making 60 starts with Las Vegas over the last six seasons. The 27-year-old will almost certainly get another shot to earn a starting role elsewhere in 2025.

James (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

EDGE Analysis

James missed the Raiders' last two contests due to an ankle injury, but he'll return Week 12 after logging consecutive limited practices to end the week. He'll reclaim his starting spot at center while Jackson Powers-Johnson moves back to a reserve role.

James (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Friday's injury report and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

EDGE Analysis

James has been sidelined for the Raiders' last two regular-season games due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 8 against the Chiefs. James was a DNP on Wednesday, but he earned the questionable tag for Sunday's game after logging consecutive limited practices to end the week. If he's unable to play, Jackson Powers-Johnson will start at center for a third straight game.

James (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

James suffered an ankle injury in Week 8 against the Chiefs, which forced him to be held out for Week 9 against the Bengals. Even with the extra rest courtesy of the Raiders' Week 10 bye, James was unable to practice all week, and he will be sidelined for a third consecutive game as a result. Jackson Powers-Johnson will continue to start at center in James' absence.

James (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Bengals, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

James suffered an ankle injury in the team's loss to Kansas City in Week 8, and he will now be forced to miss his first contest of the year. In his absence, Jackson Powers-Johnson will likely draw the start at center against Cincinnati.

James (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

While James is sidelined, Jackson Powers-Johnson will take over under center for the Raiders.

James re-signed with the Raiders on Sunday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

James' new contract is for three years and worth $24 million with $16 million guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The 26-year-old has spent the last five seasons with the Franchise and is now set to add a sixth to his resume. James has been the team's starter at center each of the last three seasons and should have the inside track for the role again in 2024.

James (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Monday's game against the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old offensive lineman missed Las Vegas' Week 15 win over the Chargers, but after a week of limited practice sessions, he's been able to move past his ankle issue. James returns to a Raiders offensive line that could have its hands full in Week 16, as the Chiefs' defense ranks fourth in the NFL in total sacks (46.0).