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2024 Fantasy Outlook
There's never been much doubt about James' ability to impact the game when on the field, but the problem has been keeping him off the injury report. He's missed at least one game in each of the last four seasons and multiple games on three occasions. The 2023 campaign was among his healthiest, and James delivered a career-high 125 total tackles while also showing off some of his ability as a dynamic playmaker with a pair of sacks, seven passes defensed and an interception. Though the arrival of Jim Harbaugh may bring question marks to the offensive side of the ball, he should have a major positive effect on the defense, with James being in the center of his plans. Even after baking in a few missed games, James' skill and situation is setting up for a very productive campaign so long as he can avoid significant injury. Read Past Outlooks
Has suspension lifted
James' suspension was lifted Monday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
James was suspended for this past Sunday's loss to the Chiefs due to multiple violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players stemming from a hit he made on Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth in Week 3. With the Chargers on bye Week 5, James' next chance to build upon his 21 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, this season arrives Sunday, Oct. 13 at Denver.
James was suspended for this past Sunday's loss to the Chiefs due to multiple violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players stemming from a hit he made on Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth in Week 3. With the Chargers on bye Week 5, James' next chance to build upon his 21 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, this season arrives Sunday, Oct. 13 at Denver.
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Measurables Review
How do Derwin James' measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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215 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.47 secVertical Jump
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Injuries continue to be an issue for James, who played only 14 games and 799 defensive snaps in 2022, but when he's on the field there are few safeties who can match the production of the 17th overall pick in 2018. The four-year contract extension he signed last August won't kick in until 2024, so it's possible the Chargers move on if he continues to have trouble staying healthy, but the team has no clear successor in place yet. The front office continues to add veteran pieces around him, signing Eric Kendricks in March, but only Joey Bosa is as important to the defense's success.
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Suspension upheld
James (suspension) had his one-game suspension upheld Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Impactful game in defeat
James recorded eight tackles (five solo), including a sack and an additional tackle for loss, during the Chargers' 20-10 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
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Gets one-game suspension
The NFL issued James a one-game suspension Monday for repeated violations of playing rules that are intended to protect the health and safety of players, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. James is expected to appeal the ruling, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
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Plethora of tackles in sixth season
James finished the 2023 campaign with 125 tackles (86 solo), seven passes defensed, 2.0 sacks and one interception across 16 games for the Chargers.
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Gets second sack of 2023 in loss
James finished Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Broncos with 12 tackles (seven solo), including one sack.
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Coach disagrees with suspension
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that he disagreed with the NFL's decision to suspend James for his hit to the head of Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth in Week 3, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
James was flagged for unnecessary roughness and then handed a one-game suspension that was upheld on appeal this week. However, Harbaugh confirmed Wednesday that he wasn't upset with James, adding that Freiermuth changing course during the play caused James to eventually have contact with the tight end's head. Harbaugh also stated that James -- whose seven unnecessary roughness penalties since he entered the league in 2018 are the second most in that span -- has made a concerted effort to avoid any further issues and even reached out to officials on his own this past summer to get a better understanding of the current rules.
James was flagged for unnecessary roughness and then handed a one-game suspension that was upheld on appeal this week. However, Harbaugh confirmed Wednesday that he wasn't upset with James, adding that Freiermuth changing course during the play caused James to eventually have contact with the tight end's head. Harbaugh also stated that James -- whose seven unnecessary roughness penalties since he entered the league in 2018 are the second most in that span -- has made a concerted effort to avoid any further issues and even reached out to officials on his own this past summer to get a better understanding of the current rules.