James’ aggressive tackling has resulted in a number of costly penalties, starting late last season with a helmet-to-helmet hit on Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin.
Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. was ejected after this hit on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin last December in Indianapolis. James’ aggressive tackling has resulted in a number of costly penalties since then, including a pair of personal fouls in Monday’s 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, COSTA MESA — Chargers safety Derwin James Jr.
But, near the end of the 2022 season and into the start of this one, plenty of eyes have been on him, but for all the wrong reasons. James addressed the penalty issues earlier this week with reporters, specifically his need to avoid the high, late hits that have drawn flags since his brutal collision with Dulin last season in Indianapolis, a tackle that Chargers coach Brandon Staley initially defended after the game.
Of containing Mahomes, James said, “He’s one of the best that we have to offer in this league. He presents a challenge for the defense. As a defense, it’s on us to stop guys like that. We just have to be ready for the challenge. I can’t wait for Sunday to get that opportunity.”Defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia and wide receiver Jalen Guyton, who began the season on the PUP list, joined their teammates for practice Thursday.
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