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Chargers S Derwin James (finger) to play with cast

By Thomson Reuters Sep 21, 2026 | 9:14 AM

By Field Level Media

Sep 21 (Field Level Media) – Los Angeles Chargers ​safety Derwin ‌James sustained a fractured finger in Sunday’s loss to the Las Vegas ‌Raiders.

The ​five-time Pro ⁠Bowl selection told ⁠ESPN he will continue playing with a cast on his broken ​left pinky.

James had seven tackles in ⁠the 26-14 ⁠loss to the ​Raiders and leads the ​Chargers (0-2) with 17 tackles this ‌season.

James, 30, has 701 tackles, 19 sacks and 12 interceptions ⁠in 100 games (all starts) since Los Angeles drafted him ⁠in ‌the first round ⁠in 2018.

After ​two ‌straight home losses, the ​Chargers ⁠are on the road to face the Buffalo Bills (2-0) in Week 3 on Sunday.

(–Field Level ​Media)