Derwin James feeling ‘fresh’ coming off of ankle injury
The Los Angeles Chargers bounced back from a loss to the Indianapolis Colts by blowing out the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8’s Thursday Night Football showdown. Los Angeles impressed with a strong showing, but the celebration was tempered by injury concerns as star safety Derwin James was ruled out with an ankle sprain.
James exited the Vikings game in the first quarter after suffering the injury and subsequently underwent an MRI on his ankle. The Chargers were hopeful that their mini-bye following the Thursday night game would provide enough time for the veteran safety to recover.
Fortunately for head coach Jim Harbaugh and the team, James returned to practice ahead of Week 9’s matchup against the Tennessee Titans. The eighth-year veteran has stated that his ankle is “healed up” and he’s feeling “fresh” with the additional rest, according to The Athletic’s Daniel Popper.
### Derwin James is Good-to-Go After Week 8 Injury Scare
James admitted that he was “a little scared at first,” as reported by Popper. The four-time Pro Bowler was initially unable to stand or put weight on his ankle, raising concerns about his availability. However, he is now expected to be good-to-go for Week 9 as the 5-3 Chargers prepare to face the struggling 1-7 Titans.
The 29-year-old defensive back has been remarkably durable for Los Angeles. Over the last four and a half seasons, James has missed only seven games. In fact, he played 100 percent of defensive snaps in the first seven games of the 2025 season before his Week 8 injury.
James’ presence on the field has been a key factor in leading Los Angeles to the seventh-ranked overall defense through eight weeks this season. His impact has not gone unnoticed by the coaching staff, with Harbaugh going as far as to call James the best safety “in the history of the National Football League.”
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