LAC Derwin James
NFL player. Position: S. Team: LAC (Los Angeles Chargers).
Quick Facts
- Position: S (Safety/Nickelback)
- Team: LAC (Los Angeles Chargers)
2026 Outlook
Derwin James anchors the Los Angeles Chargers secondary as one of the league's best coverage pieces in the nickelback role. Under new defensive coordinator Chris O'Leary, James helps enable the Chargers' defensive strength, allowing Los Angeles to recycle and boost their all-around coverage pieces across the secondary. The Chargers' defense ranked 7th overall heading into 2026 and has no major weakness across any position group. James' versatility and elite coverage ability in the nickel make him a cornerstone of this defensive unit and a critical factor in the Chargers' Super Bowl contention pathway. (per Chargers need some major offseason strides from pair of third-year defenders)
Role / Depth Chart
Nickelback / Free safety in coverage-heavy schemes under Chris O'Leary's defensive system.
Injury Status
Healthy. No major injuries reported.
Recent News
- 2026-06-05 — Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026 (Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026)
- 2026-06-15 — 2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Jets, Joe Tippmann Agree To 66.4M Extension (2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Jets, Joe Tippmann Agree To 66.4M Extension)
- 2026-06-01 — 100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more (100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more)
- 2026-06-12 — Chargers need some major offseason strides from pair of third-year defenders (Chargers need some major offseason strides from pair of third-year defenders)