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Chargers | LAC cuts 26 players Sat Sep 5, 07:04 PM
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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Chargers | Derwin James' season over Wed Sep 2, 11:29 AM
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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Chargers | Derwin James to miss 6-8 months Mon Aug 31, 08:07 PM
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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Chargers | Derwin James having surgery Mon Aug 31, 10:12 AM
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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Chargers | Derwin James to be sidelined for a while Sun Aug 30, 06:32 PM
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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Chargers | Derwin James leaves practice Sun Aug 30, 02:46 PM
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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Chargers | Derwin James open to moving around Mon Jun 15, 04:13 PM
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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Chargers | Two LAC safeties likely to play Sun Dec 1, 08:22 AM
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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Chargers | Derwin James, Adrian Phillips activated Sat Nov 30, 12:12 PM
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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Chargers | Derwin James continues to practice Fri Nov 29, 02:50 PM
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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Chargers | Derwin James proclaims himself ready Tue Nov 26, 10:24 PM
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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Chargers | Derwin James back on field Mon Nov 25, 05:27 PM
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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Chargers | Derwin James not being shut down Tue Nov 19, 08:12 PM
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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Chargers | Derwin James on the mend Thu Nov 7, 08:16 AM
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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Chargers | Derwin James not ready to practice Wed Oct 30, 03:00 PM
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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Chargers | Derwin James making progress Wed Oct 9, 01:27 AM
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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Chargers | Derwin James to the IR Sun Sep 1, 05:04 PM
Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (foot) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Sunday, Sept. 1.
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Chargers | Derwin James to be placed on IR Thu Aug 22, 06:24 PM
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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Chargers | Derwin James to miss to 3-4 months Mon Aug 19, 04:04 PM
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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Chargers | Adrian Phillips expected to start Sun Aug 18, 09:38 AM
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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Chargers | Derwin James to undergo surgery Sat Aug 17, 01:01 PM
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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Chargers | Coach thinks Derwin James will play in 2019 Fri Aug 16, 06:22 PM
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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Chargers | Derwin James has stress fracture Fri Aug 16, 03:01 PM
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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Chargers | Derwin James sporting walking boot Fri Aug 16, 01:17 PM
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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Chargers | Derwin James totals 10 tackles Sun Jan 13, 05:29 PM
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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Chargers | Derwin James makes 11 stops Sun Nov 4, 10:56 PM
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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