Chargers' Derwin James updates status on fractured pinky injury

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Chargers' Derwin James updates status on fractured pinky injury
Summary

Chargers safety Derwin James provided an update regarding his fractured left pinky finger, stating he won't wear a cast this week. He has played through the injury for the last two games, suffering the break during a Week 2 loss to the Raiders. James was limited in practice due to a separate hamstring injury, and he has recorded 21 total tackles and one pass defended in the first three games of the season. Despite facing challenges, he and the Chargers' defense are looking to build on their recent performance, which was their best of the season, in an upcoming matchup against the Seahawks.

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  • •Derwin James has a fractured left pinky finger.
  • •He will not wear a cast for the upcoming week.
  • •James has played the last two games despite the injury.
  • •He was limited in practice due to a hamstring issue.
  • •The Chargers face the Seahawks in Week 4.
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  • 6:29 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers' Derwin James provides update on pinky injury
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Chargers safety Derwin James revealed the latest status on the pinky injury he’s been playing through.

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