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game status for week 6 at KC
QUESTIONABLE — Jamaree Caldwell, Bud Dupree, Daiyan Henley, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Brenen Thompson, Dalvin Tomlinson
DOUBTFUL — Rodney Shelley
OUT — Joe Alt, Kayode Awosika, Tre’ Harris, Donte Jackson, Derwin James
Why it's #1 Questionable · 6 reports
5 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 16 Pete Sweeney (X) With no Derwin James, the Chargers may have a Travis Kelce problem. · Quoting Los Angeles Chargers: game status for week 6 at KC QUESTIONABLE — Jamaree Caldwell, Bud Dupree, Daiyan Henley, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Brenen Thompson, Dalvin Tomlinson DOUBTFUL — Rodney Shelley OUT — Joe Alt, Kayode Awosika, Tre’ Harris, Donte Jackson, Derwin James
- Oct 16 Pete Sweeney (X) game status for week 6 at KC QUESTIONABLE — Jamaree Caldwell, Bud Dupree, Daiyan Henley, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Brenen Thompson, Dalvin Tomlinson DOUBTFUL — Rodney Shelley OUT — Joe Alt, Kayode Awosika, Tre’ Harris, Donte Jackson, Derwin James+1
- Oct 16 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Chargers ruled out Joe Alt, Kayode Awosika, Bud Dupree, Tre’ Harris, Donte Jackson and Derwin James for Sunday’s game.+1
- Oct 16 Adam Schefter (X) Chargers WR Ladd McConkey has no injury designation for Sunday’s game. · Quoting Los Angeles Chargers: game status for week 6 at KC QUESTIONABLE — Jamaree Caldwell, Bud Dupree, Daiyan Henley, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Brenen Thompson, Dalvin Tomlinson DOUBTFUL — Rodney Shelley OUT — Joe Alt, Kayode Awosika, Bud Dupree, Tre’ Harris, Donte Jackson, Derwin James
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Jim Harbaugh confirmed that LT Rashawn Slater has a high ankle sprain and “will miss some time.”
Said that S Derwin James (hamstring) is week-to-week but not an IR candidate
RT Joe Alt (neck), WR Ladd McConkey (foot) and Donte Jackson (hamstring) are day to day.
Said TE Charlie Kolar (forearm), DT Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring), WR Brenen Thompson and LG Kayode Awosika (fibula) are making good progress.
Why it's #2 Will miss time · Ladd McConkey (top-50)
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- Oct 5 Chargers Team Site 5 Takeaways: Injury Updates on Rashawn Slater, Joe Alt & Derwin James
- Oct 5 Kris Rhim (X) Jim Harbaugh confirmed that LT Rashawn Slater has a high ankle sprain and “will miss some time.” Said that S Derwin James (hamstring) is week-to-week but not an IR candidate RT Joe Alt (neck), WR Ladd McConkey (foot) and Donte Jackson (hamstring) are day to day. Said TE Charlie Kolar (forearm), DT Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring), WR Brenen Thompson and LG Kayode Awosika (fibula) are making good progress.
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What we learned w/Broncos today:
-Pat Surtain II (ankle), Pat Bryant (ankle) and Riley Moss (ribs) DNP
-Sean Payton doesn’t believe Surtain & Bryant will go on IR
-Bo Nix isn’t running as much because he’s seeing the field better
-Nix: “I want to be aggressive. The nit’s open, I want to hit it”
-Nix: “I feel great. I’m healthy. I feel as good as I’ve felt in a long time”
-Chargers DNP: S Derwin James, LT Rashawn Slater, RT Joe Alt
OL Trevor Penning, CB Donte Jackson, LG Kayode Awosika
-Dondrea Tillman returned to practice
-Adam Trautman limited with shoulder injury
Why it's #3 DNP · Bo Nix (top-50)
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Chargers list Derwin James, Ladd McConkey, Trey Lance as questionable
The Chargers have ruled out four players and list five others as questionable.
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- Oct 2 Pro Football Talk Chargers list Derwin James, Ladd McConkey, Trey Lance as questionable+1
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Joe Alt, Derwin James among Chargers ruled out for Sunday
The Chargers won't have either of their starting offensive tackles for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
6 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 9 Pro Football Talk Joe Alt, Derwin James among Chargers ruled out for Sunday+3
- Oct 9 Zac Stevens (X) Chargers ruled OUT seven players vs Broncos: Joe Alt Quentin Johnston Brenen Thompson Kayode Awosika Donte Jackson Derwin James Trevor Penning Five more are questionable: Ladd McConkey Charlie Kolar Scott Matloc Branson Taylor Rodney Shelley
- Oct 9 Kris Rhim (X) Full Chargers game status for Sunday: DOUBTFUL QB Trey Lance (groin) QUESTIONABLE TE Charlie Kolar (forearm) TE/FB Scott Matlock OL Branson Taylor (neck) WR Ladd McConkey (foot) CB Rodney Shelley (hamstring) OUT S Derwin James (hamstring) OT Joe Alt (neck) LG Kayode Awosika (fibula) WR Quentin Johnston (chest) CB Donte Jackson (hamstring) OL Trevor Penning (concussion) WR Brenen Thompson (quadricep) · Quoting Kris Rhim: The following Chargers players are out of Sunday’s game: S Derwin James (hamstring) OT Joe Alt (neck) LG Kayode Awosika (fibula) WR Quentin Johnston (chest) CB Donte Jackson (hamstring) OL Trevor Penning (concussion) WR Brenen Thompson (quadricep)
- Oct 9 Kris Rhim (X) With LT Rashawn Slater on injured reserve, the Chargers could also be without the following starters Sunday: Tackle Joe Alt (neck) Safety Derwin James Jr. (hamstring) Cornerback Donte Jackson (hamstring) Wide receiver Ladd McConkey (foot) And more
- Jim Harbaugh said the following players wont practice today: LG Kayode Awosika (fibula) DT Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring) S Elijah Molden (hamstring) OL Trey Pipkins (knee) WR Brenen Thompson (undisclosed) TE Charlie Kolar (forearm) OLB Khalil Mack (rest day) S Derwin James (rest day) Harbaugh said the anticipation is that WR Ladd McConkey is a "full go" this week.
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After yesterday's loss:
- Chargers have one healthy tight end on the active roster: Oronde Gadsden. (David Njoku carted off and Charlie Kolar's arm was in a sling postgame.) They have two tight ends on the practice squad: Evan Svoboda, and Patrick Herbert, brother of Justin Herbert.
- Top two left guards, Kayode Awosika and Trey Pipkins are injured.
- Derwin James broke his left pinky finger, will play with a cast moving forward on left hand.
Jim Harbaugh will talk later today. Bills in Buffalo Sunday
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- Sep 21 Kris Rhim (X) After yesterday's loss: - Chargers have one healthy tight end on the active roster: Oronde Gadsden. (David Njoku carted off and Charlie Kolar's arm was in a sling postgame.) They have two tight ends on the practice squad: Evan Svoboda, and Patrick Herbert, brother of Justin Herbert. - Top two left guards, Kayode Awosika and Trey Pipkins are injured. - Derwin James broke his left pinky finger, will play with a cast moving forward on left hand. Jim Harbaugh will talk later today. Bills in Buffalo Sunday
- Sep 21 Pro Football Talk Derwin James: We have to tell the truth, we look like trash
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The following players won’t practice today, per Jim Harbaugh:
LT Rashawn Slater (ankle)
RT Joe Alt (neck)
OL Trevor penning (concussion)
S Derwin James (hamstring)
CB Donte Jackson (hamstring)
LG Kayode Awosika (fibula)
OLB Khalil Mack (Rest day)
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- Oct 7 Zac Stevens (X) The Chargers could be without FOUR starters on their offensive line AND their best defensive players. And they are 0-4. Otherwise everything is good in LA. · Quoting Noah Furtado: Chargers players not expected to practice due to injury: LT Rashawn Slater (ankle) RT Joe Alt (neck) OG/OT Trevor Penning (concussion) S Derwin James (hamstring) CB Donte Jackson (hamstring) LG Kayode Awosika (fibula)
- Oct 7 Zac Stevens (X) Chargers players not expected to practice due to injury: LT Rashawn Slater (ankle) RT Joe Alt (neck) OG/OT Trevor Penning (concussion) S Derwin James (hamstring) CB Donte Jackson (hamstring) LG Kayode Awosika (fibula)
- Oct 7 Kris Rhim (X) The following players won’t practice today, per Jim Harbaugh: LT Rashawn Slater (ankle) RT Joe Alt (neck) OL Trevor penning (concussion) S Derwin James (hamstring) CB Donte Jackson (hamstring) LG Kayode Awosika (fibula) OLB Khalil Mack (Rest day)
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Day 20, final day of training camp:
- Derwin James picked off Trey Lance on a pass intended for RB Amar Johnson. It looked like there was some miscommunication between Lance and Johnson. James later had what would’ve been a TFL on a Kimani Vidal run.
- WR Dalevon Campbell had the catch of the day on a pass from DJ Uiagalelei, making a leaping TD grab over Rodney Shelley, who was draped all over him. Campbell has consistently made highlight-reel grabs throughout camp.
- Oronde Gadsden beat Emany Johnson down the sideline for what would’ve been a TD from Justin Herbert, but Gadsden dropped the pass.
- Charlie Kolar had a bunch of catches throughout practice.
- OLB Andre Carter got into the backfield for what would’ve been a run stop early in practice. Carter also had a pressure where he quickly beat Travis Burke. Carter has been really impressive since arriving about two weeks ago. He could be a guy the Chargers try to keep on the practice squad if another team doesn’t grab him.
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- Aug 25 Kris Rhim (X) Day 20, final day of training camp: - Derwin James picked off Trey Lance on a pass intended for RB Amar Johnson. It looked like there was some miscommunication between Lance and Johnson. James later had what would’ve been a TFL on a Kimani Vidal run. - WR Dalevon Campbell had the catch of the day on a pass from DJ Uiagalelei, making a leaping TD grab over Rodney Shelley, who was draped all over him. Campbell has consistently made highlight-reel grabs throughout camp. - Oronde Gadsden beat Emany Johnson down the sideline for what would’ve been a TD from Justin Herbert, but Gadsden dropped the pass. - Charlie Kolar had a bunch of catches throughout practice. - OLB Andre Carter got into the backfield for what would’ve been a run stop early in practice. Carter also had a pressure where he quickly beat Travis Burke. Carter has been really impressive since arriving about two weeks ago. He could be a guy the Chargers try to keep on the practice squad if another team doesn’t grab him. -…
- Aug 25 Kris Rhim (X) Stay for the full interaction between OLBs Coach Dylan Roney and Derwin James 😂
- Aug 25 Kris Rhim (X) Khalil Mack and the edge rushers coaching up Derwin James
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- Elijah Molden can solidify himself as a Chargers cornerstone in Derwin James' absence
- Derwin James Jr.: Injured Reserve
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Chargers safety James (hamstring) placed on injured reserve
11 more updatesfrom 9 sources
- 3d Bolt Beat Chargers' Derwin James extension is already starting to backfire before it kicks in+2
- 3d ESPN NFL News Chargers safety James (hamstring) placed on injured reserve+1
- 3d Bolt Beat Chargers' mounting injury troubles make Derwin James' IR stint even more concerning
- 3d Aaron Wilson (X) #Chargers Derwin James out for at least four games with hamstring injury, starting with #Texans game next Sunday · Quoting Aaron Wilson: #Chargers IR Derwin James officially
- 3d ESPN NFL Injury Report Derwin James Jr.: Injured Reserve+3
- 3d Jeremy Fowler (X) Derwin James to IR, per the Chargers.
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Derwin James Jr.: Out
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 4d Adam Schefter (X) Players ruled out for Sunday include Carnell Tate (pictured), Tyjae Spears, Kerby Joseph, Walter Nolen, Kavontae Turpin, Dee Winters, Brian Robinson, Emeka Egbuka, Olaivavega Ioane, T’Vondre Sweat, Brandin Echols, RJ Harvey, Talanoa Hufanga, Derwin James, Kadyn Proctor, Jihaad Campbell, DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Javon Kinlaw, Daron Payne.
- 4d Pro Football Talk Ladd McConkey set to play, Derwin James out vs. Rams+1
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Derwin James could land on IR after hamstring setback
Doubtful IR
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- 6d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Chargers safety Derwin James (hamstring), who has not played since Sept. 27, had a setback and could be placed on injured reserve, per Jim Harbaugh Click to see original repost
- 6d Pro Football Talk Derwin James could land on IR after hamstring setback
- 6d Bolt Beat Chargers' discouraging Derwin James injury update leaves their defense on thin ice
- 6d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Furtado] S Derwin James (hamstring) had a setback and is considered an IR candidate, Harbaugh said. WR Ladd McConkey (concussion) and WR Tre' Harris (hamstring) expected to practice.
- 6d ESPN NFL Injury Report Derwin James Jr.: Doubtful
- 6d Bolt Beat Derwin James hypes up Chargers rookie Akheem Mesidor with a bold prediction
- Derwin James Jr.: Questionable
- Derwin James Jr.: Questionable
- Derwin James Jr.: Out
- Joe Alt, Derwin James remain out of practice for Chargers
- Derwin James Jr.: Questionable
- Derwin James Jr.: Out
- Derwin James Jr.: Questionable
- Tuli Tuipulotu on what gives him encouragement they can turn this around: "Being surrounded by guys like [Khalil Mack], [Derwin James], [Bud Dupree], everybody like that just makes me want to keep going. Those guys don't deserve no 0 -4 season, you know what I'm saying?"
- Derwin James Jr.: Out
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Chargers S Derwin James, Seahawks S Ty Okada are inactive
9 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- Oct 4 Gregg Bell (X) Chargers five-time Pro Bowl safety Derwin James being out, inactive with a hamstring injury, is a huge plus for the #Seahawks today. · Quoting Gregg Bell: Ty Okada is inactive, out for the 4th straight game (hamstring). Other #Seahawks inactives for today vs Chargers here at Lumen Field: CB Avery Smith, LB Chazz Surratt, WR Montorie Foster Jr., TE Nick Kallerup, NT Brandon Pili, QB Jalen Milroe as the emergency 3rd QB+3
- Oct 4 Pro Football Talk Chargers S Derwin James, Seahawks S Ty Okada are inactive
- Oct 4 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Chargers S Derwin James is inactive today due to a hamstring injury.
- Oct 4 Kris Rhim (X) On the day the Chargers get starting safety Elijah Molden back, Derwin James is out. Injuries continue to decimate the Chargers · Quoting Kris Rhim: Chargers safety Derwin James (hamstring) is INACTIVE
- Oct 4 Kris Rhim (X) Full Chargers Inactives: S Derwin James (hamstring) QB Dj Uiagalelei (emergency 3rd QB) OL Alex Harkey OL Kayode Awosika (fibula) TE Charlie Kolar (forearm) WR Brenen Thompson (quadricep) DT Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring) · Quoting Kris Rhim: Chargers safety Derwin James (hamstring) is INACTIVE
- Oct 4 Adam Schefter (X) Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is active. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Chargers S Derwin James is inactive today due to a hamstring injury.
- Oct 4 Chargers Team Site Chargers-Seahawks Week 4 Inactives: Derwin James Out, Ladd McConkey Will Play in Seattle
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Derwin James Jr.: Questionable
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 30 Kris Rhim (X) Derwin James said he won't wear a cast this week. Played with it the last two games after fracturing his left pinky finger in Week 2
- Sep 30 ESPN NFL Injury Report Derwin James Jr.: Questionable
- Sep 30 Chargers Team Site Chargers vs. Seahawks Injury Report: Derwin James & Elijah Molden Limited on Wednesday
- Bills lineman Alec Anderson and Chargers safety Derwin James were going back and forth for a little while after that Bills score. Justin Eboigbe split it up Bills 10, Chargers 10
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Derwin James back at practice in a cast
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 24 Pro Football Talk Derwin James, Rashawn Slater up to full practices for Chargers
- Sep 24 Kris Rhim (X) Derwin James back at practice in a cast
- Derwin James Jr.: Questionable
- Chargers safety Derwin James will play with a cast on his hand against the Bills and beyond. I asked @EWood70 if he ever had to play with a cast. He didn’t, but provided a story about playing against someone who did
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Derwin James Jr.: Questionable
Questionable Returned Questionable
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- Sep 20 ESPN NFL Injury Report Derwin James Jr.: Questionable+3
- Sep 20 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Chargers S Derwin James said he fractured the pinky finger on his left hand and will play the rest of the season in a cast, via Kris Rhim.+1
- Sep 20 Kris Rhim (X) Derwin James: “We got to look each other in the eye, man, and just tell the truth and just get better. Because right now that shit just looks trash. “I'm angry, but being angry don't fix anything.“
- Sep 20 Kris Rhim (X) Halftime: Chargers 7, Raiders 10 - Offense still looks disjointed, two false starts by Joe Alt - Trevor Penning played RG on Chargers only scoring drive in the second quarter, Cole Strange played all others - Derwin James appears to be playing with a cast on his left hand - Raiders WR Tre Tucker has 4 catches for 110 yards and a TD
- Sep 20 Kris Rhim (X) Derwin James is back on the field. Looks like his left hand has a cast on it
- Sep 20 Kris Rhim (X) Derwin James ran into the locker room wiht a trainer while the Chargers were on offense. He's not on the field to start this drive
- Chargers pressures Sunday, per NGS OLB Tuli Tuipulotu - 4 OLB Khalil Mack - 3 1 each OLB Bud Dupree S Derwin James LB Daiyan Henley LB Del'Shawn Phillips LB Troy Dye DL Jamaree Caldwell DL Justin Eboigbe
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DBs coach Steve Clinkscale and Donte Jackson coaching up Derwin James
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- Sep 1 Kris Rhim (X) Chargers 2026 captains: QB Justin Herbert OL Rashawn Slater OL Joe Alt WR Ladd McConkey LB Daiyan Henley OLB Tuli Tuipulotu S Derwin James Jr. S Elijah Molden OLB Khalil Mack LS Josh Harris Ten captains, almost a fifth of the 53 man
- Sep 1 Kris Rhim (X) DBs coach Steve Clinkscale and Donte Jackson coaching up Derwin James
- Late for Work: ESPN Analysts in Agreement That Ravens' Ceiling Is the Super Bowl
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⚡ Los Angeles Chargers 2026 season preview with @danielrpopper:
Timestamps:
* 0:00 – Intro
* 2:55 – Year 3 pressure for Jim Harbaugh
* 4:30 – Mike McDaniel's offense
* 6:25 – Justin Herbert's playoff issues
* 8:42 – Will Justin Herbert continue to run?
* 10:06 – X-factor: How's the O-line?
* 12:22 – TE/heavy sets with Kolar, Gadsden & Njoku
* 14:36 – WR breakdown: Ladd, Quentin Johnston, Tre Harris & more
* 16:56 – Rookie Brenen Thompson's role
* 18:09 – RB Omarion Hampton & the backfield rotation
* 19:42 – New DC Chris O'Leary
* 24:06 – Defensive strengths & major concerns
* 26:04 – Tuli Tuipulotu & Daiyan Henley extensions?
* 29:44 – Under-the-radar defensive sleepers
* 31:22 – A Derwin James story
* 33:33 – What defines success in 2026?
YouTube link
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- Aug 26 Daniel Popper (X) Always a fun chat with Ari · Quoting Ari Meirov: ⚡ Los Angeles Chargers 2026 season preview with @danielrpopper: Timestamps: * 0:00 – Intro * 2:55 – Year 3 pressure for Jim Harbaugh * 4:30 – Mike McDaniel's offense * 6:25 – Justin Herbert's playoff issues * 8:42 – Will Justin Herbert continue to run? * 10:06 – X-factor: How's the O-line? * 12:22 – TE/heavy sets with Kolar, Gadsden & Njoku * 14:36 – WR breakdown: Ladd, Quentin Johnston, Tre Harris & more * 16:56 – Rookie Brenen Thompson's role * 18:09 – RB Omarion Hampton & the backfield rotation * 19:42 – New DC Chris O'Leary * 24:06 – Defensive strengths & major concerns * 26:04 – Tuli Tuipulotu & Daiyan Henley extensions? * 29:44 – Under-the-radar defensive sleepers * 31:22 – A Derwin James story * 33:33 – What defines success in 2026? YouTube link
- Aug 26 Daniel Popper (X) ⚡ Los Angeles Chargers 2026 season preview with @danielrpopper: Timestamps: * 0:00 – Intro * 2:55 – Year 3 pressure for Jim Harbaugh * 4:30 – Mike McDaniel's offense * 6:25 – Justin Herbert's playoff issues * 8:42 – Will Justin Herbert continue to run? * 10:06 – X-factor: How's the O-line? * 12:22 – TE/heavy sets with Kolar, Gadsden & Njoku * 14:36 – WR breakdown: Ladd, Quentin Johnston, Tre Harris & more * 16:56 – Rookie Brenen Thompson's role * 18:09 – RB Omarion Hampton & the backfield rotation * 19:42 – New DC Chris O'Leary * 24:06 – Defensive strengths & major concerns * 26:04 – Tuli Tuipulotu & Daiyan Henley extensions? * 29:44 – Under-the-radar defensive sleepers * 31:22 – A Derwin James story * 33:33 – What defines success in 2026? YouTube link
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