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Chargers place standout S Derwin James (hamstring) on IR

By Thomson Reuters Oct 31, 2026 | 10:23 PM

By Field Level Media

Nov 01 (Field Level Media) – The Los Angeles Chargers placed Derwin James ​on injured reserve on ‌Saturday and the veteran safety will miss at least the next four games.

James played the first three games, but ‌was ​sidelined with a ⁠hamstring injury following ⁠the Sept. 27 game at Buffalo. The 30-year-old was ruled out for the next three weeks ​and suffered a setback in his rehab as the Chargers ⁠prepared for their ⁠game at the Los ​Angeles Rams this Sunday.

The Chargers (0-6) had ​their bye week in Week 7.

The ‌team signed cornerback Isas Waxter to the active roster and elevated cornerback Kaiir Elam from ⁠the practice squad for Sunday’s game.

The earliest that the five-time All Pro can return ⁠is ‌on Sunday, Nov. 29 ⁠vs. the Patriots.

James, who ​just ‌signed a three-year, $75.6 million ​contract extension ⁠with the Chargers in May of this year, has played in 16 of 17 games in each of the past three seasons.

(–Field ​Level Media)