Derwin James S LAC (12) Tue 11/4/25 9:29 PM
Derwin James
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James tallied eight tackles (five solo) during the Chargers' win versus the Titans on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derwin James S LAC (12) Thu 10/30/25 5:23 PM
Derwin James
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James (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derwin James S LAC (12) Wed 10/29/25 8:43 PM
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James (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
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).
Derwin James S LAC (12) Tue 10/28/25 7:30 PM
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James (ankle) participated in Tuesday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derwin James S LAC (12) Fri 10/24/25 12:48 PM
Derwin James
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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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derwin James S LAC (12) Thu 10/23/25 10:06 PM
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James (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's game against the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derwin James S LAC (12) Thu 10/23/25 8:52 PM
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James (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Vikings, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derwin James S LAC (12) Mon 10/20/25 12:20 AM
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James recorded seven total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derwin James S LAC (12) Thu 10/16/25 6:31 PM
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James (wrist) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derwin James S LAC (12) Wed 10/15/25 8:23 PM
Derwin James
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James (wrist) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.