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Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen, TE Hunter Henry and S Derwin James (knee) were activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Jan. 7. While Allen and Henry will return to the active roster, James will remain on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (knee), who was already on the Reserve/Injured list with a knee injury, was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Dec. 15.
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Los Angeles Chargers LB Asmar Bilal, RB Darius Bradwell, CB John Brannon, LB Cole Christiansen, WR Jeff Cotton, OG Joshua Dunlop, DT Breiden Fehoko, LB Romeo Finley, DE Joe Gaziano, OG Nate Gilliam, RB Derrick Gore, OG Ryan Groy, FB Bobby Holly, LB Malik Jefferson, WR Darius Jennings, WR Tyron Johnson, DE Jessie Lemonier, CB Kevin McGill, S Quenton Meeks, FB Gabe Nabers, OT Ryan Roberts, WR Dalton Schoen, OT Trent Scott, DT T.J. Smith, OG Cole Toner and CB Donte Vaughn were waived Saturday, Sept. 5. The team also placed S Derwin James (knee) on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (knee) had surgery to repair the meniscus in his right knee and was placed on the Reserve/Injured list. He's expected to be ready for the 2021 season.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (knee) will need to undergo knee surgery and is expected to be sidelined for six to eight months, according to a source.
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Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (knee) will have surgery to repair the meniscus tear in his knee.
Footballguys view: A big blow to the Chargers outstanding defense. James will be out a significant amount of time, but they'll have a timetable after surgery. |
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (knee) likely will be sidelined for an extended period of time because of a meniscus injury he suffered during practice Sunday, Aug. 30, according to sources.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (undisclosed) left practice early Sunday, Aug. 30, after suffering an undisclosed injury.
Footballguys view: James ended up having a meniscus injury that will cost him significant time. The Chargers could use Desmond King or Nasir Adderley in his spot from in-house options, or look to Earl Thomas, who is well-versed in defensive coordinator Gus Bradley's system from their time together in Seattle. |
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James said he is open to moving around to different defensive positions this upcoming season. 'I'm comfortable at linebacker, comfortable in the slot, comfortable man everywhere on that field,' James said. 'So it don't really matter to me.'
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Los Angeles Chargers Ss Derwin James (foot) and Adrian Phillips (arm) are both expected to play in Week 13's game against the Denver Broncos after being activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Nov. 30, according to a source.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (foot) and S Adrian Phillips (arm) on Saturday, Nov. 30, were activated off the Reserve/Injured list.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (foot) took part in the open portion of the team's practice Friday, Nov. 29.
Footballguys view: James return would be a big boost to the team's defense and help the case for playing their D/ST this week against Drew Lock in his first NFL start. The team hasn't made a decision on whether James will return this week yet. |
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (foot) returned to practice Tuesday, Nov. 26, and declared himself ready to return from the Reserve/Injured list in time for the game Sunday, Dec. 1, against the Denver Broncos.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (foot) is participating in practice Monday, Nov. 25. He is currently on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (foot) will play again this season if medically cleared, according to head coach Anthony Lynn Tuesday, Nov. 19. 'If we got healthy players as good as DJ, if he can play, he's gonna play,' Lynn said. '... We're not tanking, guys. We're 4-7. Last time I checked, we have five games left.'
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (foot) has been running without pain, and he's expected to return in Week 13 after the bye.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (foot) will not begin practicing this week and it may be 'some time' until he is ready to return, according to head coach Anthony Lynn Wednesday, Oct. 30.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (foot) was seen wearing a walking boot and is no longer utilizing a scooter to move around. He's expected to be activated from the Reserve/Injured list later this season.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (foot) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Sunday, Sept. 1.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (foot) underwent surgery Thursday, Aug. 22, to repair the stress fracture in his foot and will start the regular season on the Reserve/Injured list.
Footballguys view: This is a huge blow to a defense that was looking to take a step to the elite this year. James was the playmaking wild card and will be missed. Backup rookie Nasir Adderley is dealing with a hamstring and might not be 100% for the season opener. |
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (foot) is expected to miss three to four months, rather than the original timeline of a three-month recovery.
Footballguys view: This is a big blow to the Chargers defense. James should be able to return before the team makes a run at the postseason. Expect him to be one of their IR/Designated to Return players. |
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Los Angeles Chargers S Adrian Phillips is likely to become the team's regular strong safety due to the injury to S Derwin James (foot), which will keep him sidelined until mid-November in a best-case scenario..
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (foot) is scheduled to undergo surgery on the stress fracture in his foot and is expected to be sidelined for at least three months, according to sources.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (foot) does not have a timetable for his return, but head coach Anthony Lynn said he expects James to play in 2019.
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Los Angeles Chargers FS Derwin James (foot) has been diagnosed with a stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. The team is still determining a timetable for James.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (unspecified) is sitting out practice Friday, Aug. 6, with a walking boot on his right leg.
Footballguys view: James will miss significant time with a fracture in his foot. The Chargers defense looks like one of the better units in the league, but James is a playmaker who can't be replaced. |
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James posted a total of 10 stops with two tackles for loss in the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 13. The rookie posted 105 combined tackles with 3.5 sacks, three interceptions and 13 passes defensed in the regular season.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James finished with 11 tackles in a 25-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 9.
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