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Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James has played just five games in the last two years combined as he hasn’t been able to shake free of injuries. Both he and LA are hoping for a much different 2021. James is being held out of preseason games entirely, as are a lot of Chargers starters. LA […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley is in his first year in charge in LA. He’s wasting no time implementing his own strategies and ideas and that includes playing time for preseason games. On Thursday, Staley announced that Chargers running back Austin Ekeler wouldn’t be playing in the preseason. Then he expanded on it […]

The Los Angeles Chargers just hired Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as their new head coach, and Derwin James had a simple reaction. Like every other person in the football community, James saw the reports about the hiring of Staley and was clearly happy as he reacted with a simple emoji. ⚡️⚡️⚡️ — […]

Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Derwin James recently went down with a meniscus tear in his right knee during training camp. Due to the severity of the injury, he was reported to be sidelined for the entire 2020 season until he makes his full recovery. The Chargers stated that the third-year player underwent successful surgery […]

Unfortunately for safety Derwin James and the Los Angeles Chargers, it has become rinse and repeat for the veteran defensive back on the injury front throughout his NFL playing career. Having recently suffering a serious lower-leg injury at practice, it remained to be seen as to how long the Chargers would be without James to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have confirmed that third-year safety Derwin James has sustained a knee injury. The team will continue to monitor the situation but no timetable for his return is still imminent thus far. The Chargers released an official statement regarding James’ injury via ESPN Senior NFL insider Adam Schefter on Twitter: An announcement […]

Earl Thomas might be aware that the Los Angeles Chargers have to deal with a major setback before the season even started. Superstar safety Derwin James suffered a meniscus injury during practice on Sunday. And that injury is going to keep him out for at least a couple of weeks. Those “couple of weeks” are […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will lose Pro Bowl safety Derwin James for “significant time” again for the second straight season. James, 24, suffered an injury to his meniscus during the Chargers’ practice on Sunday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. #Chargers star safety Derwin James is likely to miss significant time with a meniscus injury […]

Derwin James is looking to have a bounce-back season with the Los Angeles Chargers after being hindered by a foot ailment in 2019. During Sunday’s practice with the team, James suffered another injury scare, leaving practice with a hamstring strain, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Chargers’ S Derwin James walked off today’s practice field and into […]

Family is at the forefront of the decision of most professional athletes when their respective sports end up returning to playing. For Chris Harris of the Los Angeles Chargers, his worries about playing football once the NFL season begins are a tough pill to swallow. “With me, I know I can beat it. I know […]

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James is excited to have cornerback Chris Harris Jr. joining the secondary. The Chargers signed Harris to a two-year deal in free agency, and James said the veteran has more to prove (via Gavino Borquez of USA TODAY): “I know Chris,” James said. “I knew of Chris before we traded […]

With no sports to watch, sports fans are craving for any kind of sporting content that’s available out there. Fortunately, Los Angeles Chargers safety Darwin James was more than happy to oblige the fans’ demands and won a competition involving other NFL players. He won a Madden tournament that’s meant to raise funds for the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers activated strong safety Derwin James and safety Adrian Philips from the reserve/injured list on Saturday, the team announced. They are designated to return to the 53-man roster. We’ve activated Derwin James and Adrian Phillips. pic.twitter.com/1dGXYc7V3o — Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) November 30, 2019 James has not played a down in 2019, […]

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James has been out for the entire season due to a foot injury, but he is back at practice and is aiming to make his debut against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Head coach Anthony Lynn provided some good news on that front on Friday, saying that James looked good […]

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James is set to make his 2019 season debut for the AFC West franchise, as the second-year defensive back is “likely to play” in his team’s Week 13 divisional matchup against the Denver Broncos, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. James, 23, returned from the injured reserve (IR) list on Monday, practicing […]

Strong safety Derwin James returned to practice for the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, signaling a big boost on its way for the struggling AFC West franchise. The Orange County Register’s Gilbert Manzano reported seeing James back at practice today, with NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport confirming the second-year safety was back on Monday. The #Chargers […]

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James has missed the entire season up to this point recovering from a stress fracture in his foot that required. James has worked hard to rehab to get back on the field and it appears that his return could be close. “I’m feeling well, feeling better, getting better every day,” […]

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James is eyeing his return to action for Week 13 against the Denver Broncos after the team’s Week 12 bye, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. James underwent foot surgery over the summer to get a new screw inserted into it. He was placed on the injured reserve. He suffered […]

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James is eligible to return from the injured reserve list, but while he is making progress, head coach Anthony Lynn says he is not ready to practice just yet. “He’s doing just fine,” said Lynn, per Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. “I think he’s right on schedule. I don’t […]

Cornerback Jalen Ramsey wants out of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Chargers safety Derwin James sees a perfect new spot for him: Los Angeles. On a Bleacher Report Instagram post of Ramsey’s trade request from Jacksonville, James commented in not-so-cryptic 2019 lingo: two lightning bolt emojis. It seems like #Chargers S Derwin James wants his “big brother” […]

It hasn’t taken long for the Los Angeles Chargers to get ravaged by injuries this year, and one of the first blows came on Aug. 22 after the team placed safety Derwin James on the injured reserve list as a result of foot surgery to repair a stress fracture. But James is holding out hope […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have completed their 53-man roster for the season. They also managed to pull off an impressive move on one of their big roster problems in the injured Derwin James. The Bolts’ first-round pick of the 2018 draft was apparently put on the injured reserve by the coaching staff as they await […]

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James underwent surgery on his right foot to repair a stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. World-renowned foot surgeon Dr. Robert Anderson performed the surgery in Green Bay. James injured his foot during August 15th’s practice. It was later reported that James had a screw in […]

The NFL season kicks off in a few weeks. It’s that time again when predictions are made for the upcoming year. The only constant in football seems to be the New England Patriots’ utter dominance of their division. That shouldn’t change this year, but who else will seize division titles in the AFC in 2019? […]

With the Los Angeles Chargers losing Derwin James for most, if not the entire season, it’s Adrian Phillips who will be stepping up and filling his role. James suffered a stress fracture in his foot last week and Phillips knows that he now has an important role in the defense. Phillips is confident in his […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were dealt a crucial blow recently after safety Derwin James suffered a severe foot injury. It appears they have now decided on a course for treatment. The Chargers made it clear that they would be exploring all options upon determining his injury. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, James will […]

The Los Angeles Chargers recently revealed that safety Derwin James was expected to miss some time due to a foot injury. It seems they now have a better idea of how long that will be. The team had ruled James out indefinitely after it was revealed that he suffered a stress fracture on his right […]

The Los Angeles Chargers went 12-4 last season, tied for the best record in the AFC, and ranked top-eight in both points scored and points allowed per game. Los Angeles’ supremely disappointing performance in the second round of the playoffs against the New England Patriots, most agreed, wasn’t indicative of its overall quality. Anthony Lynn’s […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have high expectations going into the 2019 NFL season. Unfortunately, it appears they will have to begin their campaign without safety Derwin James. James was unable to practice and was instead wearing a walking boot on his right leg. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, he is expected to miss […]

In 2017, the Los Angeles Chargers hired Gus Bradley — architect of the legendary Legion of Boom in Seattle — as their defensive coordinator. The thought process behind the hire is, and was, that the Bolts would attempt to replicate the success Bradley had with the Seahawks; implementing a 4-3 cover 3-heavy defense that hinges […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were so close in 2018. Though they finished the season as a wildcard, the Bolts found a new form of electricity in the form of a well-rounded team and a few young studs. Led by Phillip Rivers and Derwin James, the Chargers were able to get their first playoff win in […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have seemingly shored up their secondary with the addition of safety Nasir Adderley. It appears he has high expectations for himself and fellow safety Derwin James. The Chargers have managed to bring in two of the more talented safeties in the last two drafts. According to Fernando Ramirez of NBC Sports, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers did not end the 2018 campaign on a high note come playoff time despite stringing together an impressive regular season effort. With Los Angeles winning 12 regular season games in 2018, both the team’s players and coaches are quite content with the fact that the Chargers’ roster has remained intact heading […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had what was likely the best game of his rookie campaign against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16, completing 12 of 22 passes for 204 yards and a touchdown in a 22-10 Ravens win. Of course, defending Jackson is not easy. The first-year signal-caller is not even really known […]

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James has earned Defensive Rookie of the Year honors from Pro Football Focus after an impressive first season in the NFL. The Chargers compiled one of the league’s best records this season in finishing 12-4 overall, but unfortunately, they still have to hit the road this weekend to take on […]

Los Angeles Chargers rookie safety Derwin James is a candidate and perhaps the front-runner for Defensive Rookie of the Year. James is giving credit where credit is due though and provided a bold take on this season’s award. Derwin James tells me @nflnetwork that if he had a vote for DROY, and couldn't vote for […]

Derwin James was viewed as one of the biggest steals of the 2018 NFL Draft after sliding all the way to the No. 17 overall pick. The Los Angeles Chargers were more than happy to snag him with that pick and he has been making a huge difference for their defense already in his rookie […]

Through the first five weeks of the season, Los Angeles Chargers rookie safety Derwin James has quickly made his presence felt in the secondary behind his all-around play at the position. This has caught the eye of opposing teams with the latest being Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield ahead of their matchup on Sunday […]

On Wednesday, Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden revealed that LT Kolton Miller, the team’s 2018 first-round draft pick, wasn’t his first choice. Jon Gruden said he wanted to take Derwin James in the first round, but unfortunately they took a safety in the first round in 2016 (Karl Joseph) and one in the second […]