What Happened with Derwin James?
Derwin James is one of the most talented safeties in the NFL, but he has had a tough time staying healthy in recent years. In 2022, he missed three games with a quadriceps injury and was ejected from another game for a helmet-to-helmet hit.
What was Derwin James’ injury history?
James has been injured throughout his career. In 2016, he tore his left lateral meniscus in his rookie season and missed the final 11 games of the year. In 2018, he missed two games with a hamstring injury. In 2019, he missed 11 games with a shoulder injury. And in 2022, he missed three games with a quadriceps injury and was ejected from another game for a helmet-to-helmet hit.
Why was Derwin James ejected from a game?
In Week 16 of the 2022 season, James was ejected from the Chargers’ game against the Indianapolis Colts for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin. The hit was ruled a personal foul and James was given a game misconduct.
James apologized for the hit after the game, saying that he didn’t mean to injure Dulin. He also said that he would learn from his mistake and that he would never make that kind of hit again.
What is the future of Derwin James?
James is still a very talented player, but he needs to stay healthy in order to reach his full potential. He has missed a lot of games in recent years, and that has hurt the Chargers’ defense.
The Chargers are hoping that James can stay healthy in 2023. If he can do that, he could be one of the best safeties in the NFL.
Conclusion
Derwin James is a talented safety with a bright future. However, he needs to stay healthy in order to reach his full potential. The Chargers are hoping that James can stay healthy in 2023 and become one of the best safeties in the NFL.
