Los Angeles Chargers star Derwin James has no plans to change his tough style of play on the football field despite being punished for some of the hits he has imposed this season.
James will return to action next week when the Chargers face the Denver Broncos on the road. Los Angeles is off this week and James was suspended for the team's game against the Kansas City Chiefs for “repeated violations of game rules” related to player safety.
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September 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. (Images by Charles LeClaire-Imagn)
The veteran defensive back received the suspension for a Week 2 hit on Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth. Even with the suspension, James made it clear that he wasn't going to change his approach, except perhaps targeting his opponent's lower body.
“No, it's not going to change shit,” he said via ESPN. “It's definitely not going to change anything. Like I said, I'm just going to go lower. I'm not going to change.”
“I'm going to play my style, but like I said, I'll just go down,” he added.
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June 13, 2024; Costa Mesa, California. Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) at a press conference during minicamp at the Hoag Performance Center. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Even without James, Los Angeles held the Chiefs to 17 points in their loss. The team is first in points allowed and seventh in yards allowed.
James has 21 tackles and a sack in three games.
He has been selected to the Pro Bowl three times and was All-Pro as a rookie.
September 8, 2024; Inglewood, California. Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (left) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr (3) in the second half at SoFi Stadium. (Images by Kirby Lee-Imagn)
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Last season, he had a career-high 125 tackles. He also had two tackles and an interception.
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