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Jim Harbaugh does not just believe that Los Angeles Chargers star Derwin James is the best safety in the NFL. In his eyes, James is the best to ever do it, and it is not particularly close. Harbaugh has been known to be hyperbolic with his statements, but does not believe that he is overreaching […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are fresh off a win against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. Jim Harbaugh and Pete Carroll have a long history of coaching against each other, and have established yet another rivalry for the third time. It started when Harbaugh was at Stanford and Carroll at USC, and then […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have their hands full after the reported arrest of a defensive player. But a different defender is getting hyped up for what he thinks will be a big season. Still, the defense gives rise to the Chargers’ biggest reason to panic after the start of the 2025 NFL training camp. It […]

Like most NFL teams, the Los Angeles Chargers are dealing with injury concerns. But that is not the only thing going on in SoCal. Derwin James is hyping the possibility of Keenan Allen re-joining the Chargers. Also, James has a goal for 2025, setting his sights on the safety sack record. James didn’t put a […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have completed 13 practices during NFL Training Camp. Could their next practice feature Keenan Allen returning? Derwin James sounded off on the possibility. Allen and the Chargers reportedly have mutual interest. NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero revealed Allen visited his former team on Friday. The franchise boldly traded away Allen before […]

The Los Angeles Chargers looked ahead of schedule in the Jim Harbaugh era. Harbaugh recharged this franchise into a playoff contender again. This time expectations are higher with NFL Training Camp forthcoming. Except not everything is complete for the Bolts. They still face a fatal flaw — one they must address in El Segundo immediately. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers bolted up and returned to the playoffs behind Jim Harbaugh and reignited star power. They added additional help via the offseason to fuel another run. But they feature three underrated sleepers. All of whom look prime for a breakout 2025 NFL season. Justin Herbert gained new help via Najee Harris and […]

Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers are aiming to pick off where they left off and make another run to the postseason. The team has a new practice facility, and mandatory mini-camp seems to be going very well for the Bolts. In an article published by Kevin Patra, a senior writer for the NFL, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers reinvented themselves through a physical brand under Jim Harbaugh. This philosophy benefitted Justin Herbert as the quarterback gained a newly revamped ground attack. But also created some hidden gems worth knowing about ahead of the 2025 season. Harbaugh didn’t need to solely trust Herbert’s arm to win games. A vaunted ground […]

The Houston Texans paid one of their best young players, giving cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. a $90 million extension, which drew comments from Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James, who was on Good Morning Football on Monday. “Shout out my guy, David Mulugheta,” Derwin James said on Good Morning Football. “Shout out those guys. Derek […]

South Carolina football has a draft ascender on its hands in Nick Emmanwori. The Gamecocks defender delivered a mind-blowing NFL Combine workout. Emmanwori earned a “freak” label, then comparison to a four-time Pro Bowler. Emmanwori thrived during his NFL job audition in Indianapolis on Friday. But his performance earned high praise from Bruce Feldman of […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2024 NFL season. LA finished the regular season 11-6 and clinched a playoff berth for the second time in the last five seasons. New head coach Jim Harbaugh immediately had an impact on the Chargers, improving the play of a talent-poor roster. […]

After a highly successful season under new head coach Jim Harbaugh the Los Angeles Chargers fell apart in the playoffs. While the team finished an impressive 11-6, picking up the top Wild Card berth, the season came crashing down in an ugly loss to the Houston Texans. A rough loss in the playoffs is always […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have responded to new head coach Jim Harbaugh. LA is 8-5 heading into Week 15 and already has more wins than they did during the 2023 season. Now the Chargers are just a few games away from clinching a playoff spot for the first time since the 2022 season. Unfortunately, that […]

After fully taking first place in the NFC South in Week 14, Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t exactly get to take things easy in Week 15, as they have a one-way ticket to Los Angeles to face off against the Chargers. A tough task for any team? You bet, but especially for […]

Derwin James and the Los Angeles Chargers faced off with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. It was a matchup of two potential playoff teams. Kansas City had already punched their ticket to the postseason. And Los Angeles seemed well on their way. However, their playoff hopes may have taken a bit of […]

The Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Chargers were in a battle on Sunday Night Football, but the Chargers were the team that came out victorious. The Bengals didn’t make it easy for the Chargers, even though they were down 24-6 at one point in the game. Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase came alive, and […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off their bye in Week 5. Prior to the break, the Chargers dropped two straight games as the team struggled with injuries. And Los Angeles played their Week 4 contest against the Kansas City Chiefs without star defender Derwin James, who was suspended by the league for one game […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have promoted veteran safety Tony Jefferson to their active roster ahead of Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. This move follows the suspension of star safety Derwin James, who will miss one game due to multiple violations of player safety rules. Jefferson, 32, brings significant experience to the Chargers’ secondary, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have had a great start to the Jim Harbaugh era. Los Angeles is 2-1 through three weeks, despite having a rebuilding roster and dealing with injuries to QB Justin Herbert. However, the Chargers will be without safety Derwin James in Week 4 for a crucial divisional game. The NFL suspended Derwin […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a 20-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. It was the team’s first loss of the 2024 season. However, that is not the only loss the Chargers will suffer, given safety Derwin James’ NFL suspension status for Week 4. The NFL decided to spend James for […]

Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers are still second in the AFC West but their season is slowly going downhill. They endured their first loss of the season to the Justin Fields-led Pittsburgh Steelers. But, the bad news did not stop there for the squad from the West Coast. The NFL has decided to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers hired Jim Harbaugh as their head coach shortly after the season, and safety Derwin James has already felt a shift in the atmosphere since Harbaugh’s arrival. “Every year, you’re going to feel like you’re the team to beat, feel like you’re going to the Super Bowl,” James said, via Jeff Miller […]

Jim Harbaugh is set to inherit a Los Angeles Chargers team that is hoping to improve upon a 5-12 record in 2023-2024. The Chargers are a talented team with no way to go but up and should be a force to be reckoned with now that the national championship winning coach is at the controls […]

After leaving the Michigan football program, Jim Harbaugh was finally introduced as the Los Angeles Chargers’ new head coach. Harbaugh did not hesitate to show his excitement for his new team, as he praised quarterback Justin Herbert and safety Derwin James in his opening press conference. Jim Harbaugh sings Chargers stars’ praises in his introductory […]

Well, that was a beatdown that no one saw coming. Divisional games are usually tough, competitive battles that go down to the wire. Not this one, though: the Las Vegas Raiders hosted the Los Angeles Chargers and handed them a beating that no one will forget. We’re talking about a 42-point beatdown… where the Raiders […]

The Los Angeles Chargers (5-9) sunk to rock bottom in Week 15’s edition of Thursday Night Football, as they were utterly outclassed by the 6-8 Las Vegas Raiders, 63-21. Brandon Staley’s squad did not take care of the football in the first half, but the defense was specifically exposed. Despite boasting plenty of All-Pro talent, […]

At 5-8, the Los Angeles Chargers have not had the season fans were hoping for in 2023. Due to their continuous struggles, many have called for the Chargers to move on from head coach Brandon Staley after the season. However, Derwin James isn’t necessarily one of those people. While he is aware of the criticism, […]

An unfortunate Monday Night Football game for the New York Jets saw the home team on the opposite side of victory. The Jets welcomed the Los Angeles Chargers to MetLife Stadium, in a game where they lost 27-6, never being able to get in the end zone. Their struggles on offense come from the absence […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will have perhaps their most impactful defender on the field for Sunday’s highly anticipated matchup with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs. Star safety Derwin James is active for Week 7 after previously being listed as questionable to play due to an ankle injury. our inactives for #LACvsKC […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking for a spark to their NFL season. At 2-2 and 2nd in the AFC West, the Chargers are in a solid position, but they could use some momentum for their Week 6 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The latest developments for LA’s injury list could give them the push […]

The Los Angeles Chargers just got huge Austin Ekeler and Derwin James injury updates ahead of their Week 6 game against the Dallas Cowboys. “Practicing for #Chargers today: RB Austin Ekeler (ankle), S Derwin James (hamstring), S Alohi Gilman (heel), CB Deane Leonard (hamstring),” Daniel Popper, the Chargers beat writer for The Athletic, reported on […]

The Los Angeles Chargers received a trio of injury updates Friday ahead of their Week 4 clash against the Las Vegas Raiders. Star running back Austin Ekeler was limited in practice Friday and will reportedly be listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game, Kris Rhim of ESPN reports. Additionally, safety Derwin James is also listed as […]

After a crushing playoff loss in which the Los Angeles Chargers defense allowed the Jacksonville Jaguars to mount a comeback from a 27-0 deficit, safety Derwin James is ready for his defense to step up. While the offense is mostly consistent behind star quarterback Justin Herbert, James is looking for the defense to match that […]

The New Orleans Saints’ offense always seems to be in limbo due to Michael Thomas’ ongoing injury troubles. He has played in just 10 games over the last three seasons and is now on the north side of 30. A true return to elite form may be out of reach. But there will be no […]

Even NFL stars like Derwin James were left stunned by the trade the Brooklyn Nets made that sent point guard Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks.  During the Pro Bowl, James along with other NFL players shared with each other on the sidelines their surprise that Irving got traded to the Mavs. NFL players live […]

Derwin James and the Los Angeles Chargers suffered a devastating collapse to the Jacksonville Jaguars in their first-round playoff matchup. James got real about the Chargers’ loss and opened up about Los Angeles’ second half debacle. The Chargers led the Jaguars 27-7 at halftime. Los Angeles would then be outscored 24-3 in the second half, […]

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James was fined $25,462 USD for the high hit he laid on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin on Monday night during the team’s 20-3 win, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The hit put both players in the concussion protocol and earned James an ejection from the game. According […]

Los Angeles Chargers’ star safety Derwin James was ejected from LA’s game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday following a massive hit on WR Ashton Dulin. However, James will reportedly not receive a suspension, per Tom Pelissero. But there are a pair of catches to the situation. Pelissero adds that Derwin James could still be […]