The NFL issued a one game suspension without pay for the former FSU star. Derwin James won't play against the Kansas City Chiefs after being penalized for illegal contact.
star and LA Chargers safety Derwin James for one game without pay due to “repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players.”
The suspension was issued after he lowered his helmet and delivered a hit on Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth during the Chargers' 20-10 loss last Sunday. It wasn't the first penalty for James in the matchup, as he had been flagged for a facemask earlier in the contest.September 23, 2024 During the third quarter of Sunday's Chargers-Steelers game you were involved in a play that the League considers a serious violation of the playing rules. The video of the play shows that you lowered your head and made forcible contact to Steelers tight end, Pat Freiermuth. You had an unobstructed path to your opponent and the illegal contact could have been avoided. Your continued disregard for NFL playing rules will not be tolerated.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert left the Steelers game with an ankle injury, and there is a possibility he won't compete in the matchup against the Chiefs. Having stars on both sides of the ball absent or injured could prove detrimental for a 2-1 team looking to make strides early in the season. The 6'2'' 218-pound Pro Bowler has 15 tackles on the season including a sack. He has spent seven years in the NFL after being taken in the first round out of Florida State by the Chargers in 2018.Tommy Mire joined NoleGameday in 2023 as a writer and editor. He initially worked as lead voice at SBNation's Tomahawk Nation and contributes to football, NFL and recruiting coverage.
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