James tallied eight tackles (five solo) during the Chargers' win versus the Titans on Sunday.
James was dealing with an ankle injury leading up to the game but had a strong outing nonetheless, as he ended up leading the team in tackles. Across nine games played this season, the 29-year-old has recorded 57 tackles (33 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and an interception. He will look to keep producing and add to his totals in the Week 10 matchup versus the Steelers.
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Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Logs sack in win
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Henley totaled seven tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Chargers' win over the Titans on Sunday.
Henley had a strong outing in the victory, finishing tied for second on the team in tackles while also recording one of four sacks on Cam Ward. Henley has now racked up 61 tackles (30 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and an interception across his first nine outings this season.
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Jets' Ja'Sir Taylor: Sent to New York in deadline deal
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The Jets acquired Taylor from the Chargers on Tuesday in exchange for a 2028 conditional seventh-round draft pick.
After dealing away No. 1 cornerback Sauce Gardner (concussion) to the Colts earlier Tuesday in exchange for wideout Adonai Mitchell and a pair of early draft picks, the Jets moved to bring aboard Taylor in a separate trade to replenish their secondary. Taylor had suited up in each of the Chargers' first nine games of 2025 but had played almost exclusively on special teams, tallying eight tackles. He could get the opportunity to earn more snaps on defense with his move to New York, though Taylor's initial usage will most likely be limited to sub packages.
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Asante Samuel: Cleared for football activities
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Samuel (back) is set to meet with teams this week after fully recovering from spinal fusion surgery in April, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Samuel was dealing with a stinger injury in both shoulders toward the tail end of the 2024 season as a member of the Chargers, which was severe enough for him to require surgery. The 2021 second-rounder has been cleared to engage in football activities and should garner interest from teams in need of depth at cornerback.
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Chargers' Scott Matlock: Scores first career TD in win
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Matlock caught his lone target for two yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Titans.
Matlock caught a two-yard touchdown pass from Justin Herbert in the first quarter of Sunday's win, marking the first score of his NFL career. The Boise State product also played 28 offensive snaps in Week 9, his second most in a single game this season. Expect Matlock to continue operating as the Chargers' top fullback in the Week 10 matchup against the Steelers.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Ruled out for Week 9
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Jefferson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.
Jefferson suffered the injury in Week 8 against the Vikings and was unable to practice at all leading up to Sunday's game against Tennessee. Elijah Molden should log nearly all of the snaps at free safety in Jefferson's absence.
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Chargers' Tarheeb Still: Out for Week 9
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Still (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Still logged a trio of DNPs this week at practice and is dealing with a multi-week MCL injury. Ja'Sir Taylor and Benjamin St-Juste will be in line for increased defensive action behind Cam Hart and Donte Jackson at cornerback.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Logs full practice Thursday
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James (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
James sustained a low ankle sprain in Week 8 against the Vikings, but he is trending toward being available against the Titans on Sunday after practicing in full Thursday. The veteran safety will continue to start at safety alongside Elijah Molden, barring a setback.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: No practice Wednesday
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Jefferson (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.
Jefferson suffered a hamstring injury in Thursday's win over the Vikings and remained sidelined to begin prep for the team's Week 9 matchup against the Titans. That's a bad sign for his availability, though he still has two days to increase his activity.
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Clelin Ferrell: To join 49ers' practice squad
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Ferrell is slated to sign with San Francisco's practice squad, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.
Ferrell spent the offseason with Washington but was cut by the team prior to Week 1. He then inked with the Chargers' practice squad and was elevated Week 5 against the Commanders and made one assisted tackle before being cut Oct. 14. The veteran defensive end now looks slated to provide depth for a 49ers defense that has already lost star playmakers Nick Bosa (knee - ACL) and Fred Warner (ankle) for the year.
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Chargers' Deane Leonard: Designated for return from IR
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The Chargers designated Leonard (leg) for return from injured reserve Tuesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
The move opens Leonard's 21-day practice window. He's yet to appear in a game this season after being injured during the preseason. Tarheeb Still (knee), Cam Hart, Benjamin St-Juste and Donte Jackson have been handling the bulk of the cornerback duties for Los Angeles through eight weeks.
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Chargers' Tarheeb Still: Will miss time due to knee injury
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Still is expected to miss two to four weeks due to an MCL sprain that he sustained during the Chargers' Week 8 win over the Vikings on Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Still sustained the injury in the second half of Thursday's game and finished with three tackles (two solo) and one pass defense. The Chargers have three more games until their bye in Week 12, so it's possible that the second-year corner is held out until Week 13 against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 30. Ja'Sir Taylor should see an increased workload on defense as the Chargers' slot cornerback for as long as Still is sideliend.
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Chargers' Troy Dye: Just one tackle Thursday
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Dye recorded one tackle during Thursday's 37-10 win versus the Vikings.
Dye was a tackling machine during fellow linebacker Denzel Perryman's five-game absence with an ankle injury, but Dye played only 24 of the Chargers' 49 defensive snaps in Week 8, signaling his role may have shrunk with Perryman's return. He's probably not a strong IDP consideration in most leagues for a Week 9 matchup at Tennessee.
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Chargers' RJ Mickens: Gets first interception Thursday
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Mickens recorded two tackles (one solo) and an interception during Thursday's 37-10 win versus the Vikings.
Mickens was on the field for a season-high 36 defensive snaps in Week 8, and he made the most of his opportunity when quarterback Carson Wentz sailed a pass intended for wideout Justin Jefferson early in the fourth quarter. Fellow safeties Derwin James (ankle) and Tony Jefferson (hamstring) suffered injuries Thursday, so Mickens could be in line to see extra work again in Week 9 at Tennessee.
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Chargers' Justin Eboigbe: Gets two sacks Thursday
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Eboigbe recorded three tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, during Thursday's 37-10 win versus the Vikings.
Eboigbe was one of the key drivers of a pass rush that sacked Minnesota quarterback Carson Wentz five times in Week 8, and he picked up his third and fourth sacks of the year. The Chargers will be on the road in Week 9 to take on a pass-dependent Tennessee offense with an unimpressive offensive line.
Henley recorded four tackles (one solo) during Thursday's 37-10 win versus the Vikings.
Henley played only 39 defensive snaps in the Week 8 game that got out of hand relatively quickly, limiting his tackling opportunities. IDP managers will hope he gets more chances in Week 9, but the Chargers will be traveling to take on a Tennessee squad that throws the ball more than almost any other team in the league.
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Marcus Maye: Tries out with Bolts
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The Chargers worked out Maye on Friday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.
Both Derwin James (ankle) and Tony Jefferson (hamstring) are banged up after Thursday's game versus the Vikings, so the Chargers are now looking to add some organizational depth at safety. Maye played 15 games with the Chargers and the Dolphins in 2024, compiling 42 tackles (19 solo) and an interception over that span.
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Chargers' Tarheeb Still: Questionable to return
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Still (knee) is questionable to return to Thursday night's contest against the Vikings.
Still suffered a knee injury in the second half of the contest, making it unlikely that he'll be able to return. In his absence, Ja'Sir Taylor is a top candidate to see an increase in workload at cornerback.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Downgraded to out
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James (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's game against the Vikings.
The safety exited in the first quarter after suffering the injury. James played on every defensive snap across the first seven weeks of the season. The four-time All-Pro was replaced by Tony Jefferson on Thursday, who then went out with a hamstring issue, leaving RJ Mickens and Kendall Williamson as the Chargers' only remaining safeties besides Elijah Molden.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Has hamstring injury
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Jefferson (hamstring) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Vikings.
The safety did not record a stat before leaving the contest. Jefferson entered the game after Derwin James exited with an ankle issue during the first quarter. RJ Mickens and Kendall Williamson are the other backup safeties on Los Angeles' active roster.
