James (shoulder) is questionable to return Sunday against the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

The third-year pro suffered the injury in the second quarter, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return to action. Expect Alohi Gilman and Trey Marshall to see increased snaps as a result while James is sidelined.

James compiled seven tackles (five solo), a tackle for a loss and a half sack in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.

EDGE Analysis

Through two games, James has compiled 15 tackles and a half sack as the "joker" role in Brandon Staley's defense. The talented safety has more importantly stayed healthy after missing the past 27 games due to foot and knee injuries. He should be a relevant IDP option most weeks given his run-stuffing capabilities.

James (toe) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

James was simply getting a maintenance day Wednesday after playing every single defensive snap in the Chargers' Week 1 win over Washington. The star safety should be all systems go in Week 2 against Dallas, where he'll have to be on his game to slow down Dak Prescott and the high-powered Cowboys passing attack.

James did not practice Wednesday due to a toe injury, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

James wasn't slowed by the injury in Week 1, when he logged seven tackles and broke up a pass. Though electrifying when on the field, James has dealt with injuries across each of the last two seasons. Given his history of being sidelined, it will be worth monitoring James' practice activity leading up a Week 2 matchup against Dallas on Sunday.

James posted seven tackles (six solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 20-16 win over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Injuries derailed James' last two seasons, but he's back at full strength. The 2018 first-round pick was active in coverage and flashed his run-stuffing ability in the opener. Now that he's past his injuries, James is a high-end IDP option.

James (knee) was a full participant in OTAs this past week, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

James missed the entire 2020 season after tearing his meniscus during training camp, the second consecutive time his season was cut short due to a knee injury. The 24-year-old will look to put that history behind him as James rejoins a Chargers defense that was near the bottom in terms of turnovers forced last season.

James (knee) has had his fifth-year option exercised by the Chargers, Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

James is coming off back-to-back season-ending knee injuries, but he'll now at least have the benefit of being fully healthy for the eventual start of offseason workouts, and knowing that he'll remain with the Chargers through 2022. As one of the best safeties in the league when healthy, James stands to be a high-end IDP asset for the 2021 campaign as long as he can stay on the field.

James is expected to be recovered from knee injury in about one month, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

James has missed almost the entirety of the 2020 season due to a knee injury he suffered during practice in August. The 24-year-old is optimistic he will be ready to go in one month and can hopefully return fully recovered for the 2021 campaign.

James (knee) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

James is already on season-ending injured reserve, so this transaction signals that he either tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with an infected person. He'll be required to clear the league's COVID-19 protocols before returning to the Chargers' facilities.

The Chargers placed James (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

For the second year in a row, James has incurred a season-ending injury, this time a meniscus issue in his right knee that will require surgery. In his place, the Chargers will entrust Rayshawn Jenkins with starting duties at strong safety.