Derwin James Jr.
NFL Injury Report

Derwin James Jr. Injury Status

Los Angeles Chargers • S
Latest Injury Status
Injured Reserve
IR

James missed the Chargers' three games prior to the Week 7 bye due to a hamstring injury. He suffered a setback in his recovery during Week 8 prep, which will require a stint on IR for the veteran safety. James is required to be sidelined for at least four games, so the earliest he can return is Week 12 against the Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 29. Tony Jefferson will continue to operate in an elevated role in the secondary in James' absence.

Injury Details

Body Part
Hamstring
Location
Leg
Side
Not Specified
Expected Return
Nov 29, 2026

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Derwin James Jr. Injury History

November 4, 2026
Injured Reserve • Hamstring
Not Specified
The Chargers placed James (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.
November 1, 2026
Injured Reserve • Hamstring
Not Specified
James (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's clash against the Rams, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
October 31, 2026
Injured Reserve • Hamstring
Not Specified
ir
October 31, 2026
out • Hamstring
Not Specified
out
October 30, 2026
doubtful • Hamstring
Not Specified
James (hamstring) suffered a setback in his recovery and will likely miss Sunday's game against the Rams, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
October 29, 2026
doubtful • Hamstring
Not Specified
doubtful
October 28, 2026
questionable • Hamstring
Not Specified
questionable
October 20, 2026
out • Hamstring
Not Specified
out
October 19, 2026
out • Hamstring
Not Specified
inactive
October 18, 2026
out • Hamstring
Not Specified
James (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
October 17, 2026
out • Hamstring
Not Specified
out
October 16, 2026
questionable • Hamstring
Not Specified
James (hamstring) did not practice Thursday.
October 16, 2026
questionable • Hamstring
Not Specified
questionable
October 13, 2026
out • Hamstring
Not Specified
out
October 12, 2026
out • Hamstring
Not Specified
inactive
October 11, 2026
out • Hamstring
Not Specified
James (hamstring) has been ruled out against the Broncos on Sunday.
October 10, 2026
out • Hamstring
Not Specified
out
October 9, 2026
questionable • Hamstring
Not Specified
questionable
October 6, 2026
out • Hamstring
Not Specified
James (hamstring) is considered week-to-week ahead of the Chargers' Week 5 matchup with Denver, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
October 6, 2026
out • Hamstring
Not Specified
James (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Seahawks.
October 4, 2026
questionable • Hamstring
Not Specified
James (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
October 2, 2026
questionable • Hamstring
Not Specified
James (hamstring) was a non-participant in practice Thursday.
October 2, 2026
questionable • Hamstring
Not Specified
James (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
October 1, 2026
questionable • Hamstring
Not Specified
questionable
September 30, 2026
active
James (finger) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
September 25, 2026
active
September 24, 2026
questionable • Finger
Fracture
James (finger) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
September 23, 2026
questionable • Finger
Fracture
James (hand) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Raiders.
September 21, 2026
questionable • Finger
Fracture
James suffered a fractured left pinky finger in Sunday's loss to the Raiders, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
September 20, 2026
active
James recorded 10 total tackles (seven solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Cardinals.
August 31, 2026
active
James agreed to terms Tuesday on a three-year, $75.6 million contract extension with the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

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