The Los Angeles Chargers are off to a nightmare start in 2026. After being upset at home in Week 1 by the Arizona Cardinals, they dropped another home game in Week 2, falling to the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14.

Derwin James did not reach for a silver lining after the Chargers fell to 0-2. Los Angeles dropped a 26-14 decision to the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, its second straight home loss to open the season,

Chargers safety Derwin James inked a 3-year extension, making him the NFL’s highest-paid safety. The deal boosts James’ annual salary to $25.2 million, a significant jump from $14.5 million. Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz called James a “special ...

James (hand) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Raiders. James suffered a hand injury in the first quarter, and his status for the rest of the game is now up in the air. In his absence, Tony Jefferson is a top candidate to see an increase in workload at safety.

He also reflects on his Week 1 performance and his motivation to play to his standard against the Raiders, and more. Chargers Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel meets with the media to discuss the offense's response to its Week 1 performance and the importance of accountability as the unit shifts its focus to the Raiders.

Derwin James Jr., the outstanding safety for the Chargers, doesn't get the recognition he deserves. Winning in the playoffs would go a long way to reversing that.

Los Angeles Chargers All-Pro safety Derwin James was disqualified Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts for a vicious, helmet-to-helmet hit on wide receiver Ashton Dulin.

James (hand) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Raiders. James suffered a hand injury in the first quarter, and his status for the rest of the game is now up in the air. In his absence, Tony Jefferson is a top candidate to see an increase in workload at safety.

Who are the NFL’s highest paid safety’s in 2026? Antoine Winfield Jr., Jessie Bates, and Derwin James set a high bar. 2026 Top Safety Salaries: Top Tier Features Studs The three highest-paid safeties,