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Chargers place Derwin James Jr. on injured reserve amid struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 8:24 PM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Chargers place Derwin James Jr. on injured reserve amid struggles

Summary

The Los Angeles Chargers placed safety Derwin James Jr. on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, sidelining him for at least four weeks. James missed the previous three games and was officially confirmed to be out after team discussions. His absence is a significant loss for the Chargers, who are seeking to recover from an 0-6 start to the season. James is expected to miss games against the Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, and New York Jets, with a potential return against the New England Patriots on November 29.

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Status Watch

•Derwin James Jr. placed on IR due to hamstring injury.
•He missed three previous games before the IR designation.
•Chargers hope he returns against the Patriots on November 29.
•Team is currently 0-6 and in need of a turnaround.
•Chargers signed Isas Waxter and elevated Kaiir Elam for depth.

Latest Updates

8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers place Derwin James on Injured Reserve after hamstring setback
8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers Officially Place Derwin James Jr. on IR Amid Team-Wide Struggles

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The Los Angeles Chargers officially placed safety Derwin James Jr. on injured reserve as he deals with a hamstring injury. The post Chargers Officially Place Derwin James Jr. on IR Amid Team-Wide Struggles appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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