Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during a game last month in Kansas City, Mo. James on Thursday was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month.

“Tremendous confidence,” the Chargers coach said with a proud smile. “We’re talking about Derwin James’ position.” The star safety has re-established himself as one of the league’s ...

James logged 93 tackles (60 solo), including 5.5 sacks, seven pass defenses (including one interception) and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season games in 2024.

The Los Angeles Chargers appeared to get a big-time play courtesy of safety Derwin James in the second half of their wild card playoff game against the Houston Texans. James was in coverage ...

James recorded 2.0 sacks and a fumble recovery during Saturday's 40-7 win at New England. James' 34 defensive snaps were his fewest in any of his appearances so far this season, but he was still ...

LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr.'s eyes welled up with tears as he spoke following the Chargers' playoff loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars two seasons ago. "I've been ...

EL SEGUNDO — Derwin James Jr. was named the AFC’s Defensive Player of the Month on Thursday, because, of course he was. Over the final weeks of the regular season, the Chargers’ standout ...