After an eventful summer, Los Angeles Chargers rookie Derwin James was finally able to get back on the field on Thursday after he was activated off the NFI (non-football injury) list.
Chargers S Derwin James, the 17th overall pick, has been activated from NFI list and will practice today
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) August 2, 2018
In late June, James was robbed at gunpoint in Los Angeles, something he wouldn't ever wish on anybody. James also suffered a hamstring injury while trying to get ready for training camp which forced him to train on the sideline for the first few days of camp while his teammates practiced on the field. James admits it was difficult to watch camp from the sidelines but he is happy to be getting out on the field.
“You work so hard in the offseason trying to get your body into the best shape, but it’s so hard in the offseason to simulate those practice reps and the ones you’re going to get into games,” James said via the LA Times. “It was kind of frustrating since it’s my first camp and I wanted to get out there and show what I can do. But, I’m happy to be out here.”
James has been working at both safety spots which should be a big bonus for the team. Jahleel Addae was the strong safety last year and the two could interchange on the field this year if James starts the year as a starter.
“I think it’ll make us stronger as a team. He can play strong, I can play strong. He can play free, I can play free. I think we can be interchangeable,” James said. “I feel like a lot of guys we have can play multiple positions. Sometimes you’ll see Desmond King back there. We have a lot of different guys who can do a lot of different things. That’ll only help us.”
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