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Derwin James faces potential injured reserve as Chargers struggle at 0-6

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 9:18 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Derwin James faces potential injured reserve as Chargers struggle at 0-6

Summary

The Los Angeles Chargers are facing significant challenges in the 2026 NFL season, currently sitting at 0-6. Coach Jim Harbaugh announced that All-Pro safety Derwin James may need to go on injured reserve due to complications in his recovery from a hamstring injury. James has played in only three games this season, recording 21 tackles. The team also deals with injuries to star receiver Ladd McConkey and Brennen Thompson. As the trade deadline approaches, speculation grows around quarterback Justin Herbert's future with the team. The Chargers are scheduled to play against the Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.

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Status Watch

•Derwin James may have to enter injured reserve due to injury setbacks.
•Los Angeles Chargers are currently winless at 0-6 this season.
•Ladd McConkey and Brennen Thompson are also dealing with injuries.
•Trade speculation surrounds quarterback Justin Herbert as deadline nears.
•Chargers play the Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.

Latest Updates

9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers’ nightmare season gets even worse with brutal Derwin James injury update

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Chargers feature roster concerns amid their 0-6 start to the 2026 NFL season . Now coach Jim Harbaugh and his staff must find a new safety. All thanks to a brutal Derwin James update on the NFL injury front. The All-Pro defender has hit a roadblock with his recovery, per Harbaugh. He might have to go on injured reserve as his […] The post Chargers’ nightmare season gets even worse with brutal Derwin James injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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