{
  "id": 17481049,
  "title": "Chargers lose Derwin James Jr. to injured reserve after hamstring rehab setback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/chargers-lose-derwin-james-jr-to-injured-reserve-after-hamstring",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T22:13:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/10/31/chargers-lose-derwin-james-jr-to-injured-reserve-after-hamstring-rehab-setback"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Chargers have placed safety Derwin James Jr. on injured reserve due to a setback in his hamstring rehabilitation. James has not played since a loss to Buffalo on September 27. Coach Jim Harbaugh had previously indicated that James was experiencing a setback in his recovery. The injured safety will miss a minimum of four games for the struggling team, who currently stand at 0-6. The Chargers face the Los Angeles Rams in their next game. The roster adjustments include the promotion of cornerback Kaiir Elam from the practice squad, replacing James, and the signing of cornerback Isas Waxter to the active roster. Left guard Kayode Awosika will miss his fifth consecutive game due to a leg injury, while defensive back Deane Leonard is sidelined with a concussion and wide receiver Brenen Thompson is out with a quad/hamstring issue.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Derwin James Jr. placed on injured reserve",
    "Hamstring rehab setback affects James",
    "Chargers face Rams next game"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}