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If the Buffalo Bills are active at the trade deadline, safety should be near the top of general manager Brandon Beane's list. Obviously, acquiring an All-Pro talent like Derwin James or Budda Baker would be a dream.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 1

The End of the Road: Latest Roster Moves Signal Multiple Chargers Done for the Year

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to take on the Los Angeles Rams in week eight. The Chargers, coming off a bye in week seven, have dealt with significant injuries in the first half of the season and had over half of the original 53-man roster on the injury report or injured reserve by week six.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Field Level Media / October 31

Chargers place standout S Derwin James (hamstring) on IR

The Los Angeles Chargers placed Derwin James on injured reserve on Saturday and the veteran safety will miss at least the next four games. James played the first three games, but was sidelined with a hamstring injury following the Sept.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 31

Chargers make official Derwin James IR decision

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-6 on the season and heading into a game against their crosstown rivals, the Rams, a game Jim Harbaugh’s team is expected to lose.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 31

Chargers Placing S Derwin James On IR

The Chargers announced they are placing S Derwin James on injured reserve. Los Angeles also signed CB Isas Waxter to the active roster and moved CB Kaiir Elam from the practice squad. James, 30, is the former 17th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Chargers out of Florida State.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 30

Bills-Derwin James Trade Lands Among NFL's Best Deadline Proposals

Sitting at 5-1, the Buffalo Bills are among the top contenders in the NFL this season. That said, they shouldn't be content with their roster, especially with other contenders making moves.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 30

Chargers Officially Rule Out Four Players For Week 8

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they ruled out G Kayode Awosika, S Derwin James, CB Deane Leonard, and WR Brenen Thompson for Week 8 against the Rams. James has been out since Week 3 due to a hamstring injury, and it’s looking like he could miss more time.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 29

Chargers Could Place Derwin James On IR

Derwin James has been limited to three games so far in 2026. The Chargers safety is not in line to return to action in the near future. When providing an update on James’ status, head coach Jim Harbaugh said (via Eric Smith of the team’s website) a setback has taken place regarding his rehab from his hamstring injury.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Injured Chargers Safety Derwin James Jr. Has Suffered a Setback, Could Go on IR

What has been a season of horrors for the Los Angeles Chargers isn’t getting any easier for them. Coming off their bye week, they held practice on Wednesday in preparation for their contest this Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, and the news wasn’t good.

Los Angeles Chargers News / TWSN / October 28

Los Angeles Chargers’ Nightmare Season Gets Worse With Derwin James Injury Update

The Los Angeles Chargers were hoping that their bye week would bring them closer to being able to secure their first win of the season after it while getting healthier.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28

Chargers S Derwin James Suffered Hamstring Setback, Could Land On IR

Chargers’ veteran S Derwin James has been out since Week 3 due to a hamstring injury, and it’s looking like he could miss more time. When speaking to reporters

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Viral Sports News / October 22

Pittsburgh Steelers Named in Massive $76 Million Trade Rumor

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the final stretch before the NFL trade deadline with a defense that has ranked among the league’s better units through the early weeks, yet secondary depth remains a clear area where an upgrade could strengthen the group for a postseason push.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Bengals Linked to All-Pro Safety as Cincinnati's Safeties Rank 29th by PFF Grade

Cincinnati Bengals safety help could come from an unlikely source. PFF’s Bradley Locker sent Los Angeles Chargers star Derwin James Jr. to Cincinnati in his list of 10 fairy-tale trades ahead of the deadline, and a front office that already landed Dexter Lawrence has shown it will make a big swing.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Chargers S Derwin James Could Spark Trade Chatter

Per Jason La Canfora, there will be a lot of chatter about Chargers S Derwin James Jr. ahead of the trade deadline. The Chargers are off to a surprising

NFL News / TWSN / October 10

Derwin James Trade: Will the 49ers Add the Star?

The Chargers’ season has already collapsed, while the 49ers look like a team ready to push its chips in. A deal sending the All-Pro safety north to San Francisco could reshape the NFC West, and it would create one of the scariest defensive pairings in football.

Los Angeles Chargers News / TWSN / October 10

Derwin James Trade: 3 Potential Landing Spots

The Los Angeles Chargers are sitting at 0-4 and when you see their entire team, there’s a ton of questions around Jim Harbaugh, Mike McDaniel, and Justin Herbert.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Chargers’ Joe Alt, Derwin James ruled out for Broncos clash

Before the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday, the team has received some key injury updates that could drastically change the outlook of the game.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 30

Chargers’ Ladd McConkey, Derwin James injuries are bad news before Seahawks game

The Los Angeles Chargers are in a tough situation with zero wins to show for three weeks of football. Their odds of making the NFL playoffs don’t look good, but they still have plenty of chances to turn things around, and that could start in Week 4, even if it’s against the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Derwin James Jr. Is Still Supremely and Irrationally Confident in the Chargers

With a 0-3 record and a broken, out-of-sorts offense, the Los Angeles Chargers are in a world of trouble, and their upcoming schedule won’t do them any favors.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Field Level Media / September 21

Chargers S Derwin James (finger) to play with cast

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James sustained a fractured finger in Sunday's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The five-time Pro Bowl selection told ESPN he will continue playing with a cast on his broken left pinky.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20

Chargers’ Derwin James reveals injury he’ll play with for rest of 2026 season

Los Angeles Chargers star safety Derwin James will play the remainder of the 2026 season with a cast after fracturing the pinky finger on his left hand during Sunday’s 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Chargers’ Derwin James hits LA with on-point reality check after Week 1 downfall

The Los Angeles Chargers were defeated by the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1 action, losing 26-14 at SoFi Stadium in a game that shocked fans and members of the media alike.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 2

Five key contract extensions signed ahead of the 2026 NFL season

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 7

NFL Contract Details: James, Steelers, Berrios

Here are the latest details from recently agreed to contracts from around the NFL: Derwin James, S (Chargers): Three years, $75.6MM. Almost all the details for James’ newest extension to stay in LA were divulged in the original post.