James recorded three tackles (three solo) during Monday's 22-19 win versus the Eagles.
As has been the case for much of the year, James' contributions were felt more in coverage than on the stat sheet in Week 14, and quarterback Jalen Hurts finished the contest with four interceptions. He figures to spend plenty more time in coverage in a Week 15 matchup at Kansas City.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Gets another pick Monday
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Jefferson recorded five tackles (five solo) and an interception during Monday's 22-19 win versus the Eagles.
Jefferson recorded an interception for the second straight game in Week 14, this time catching a red-zone pass that was tipped up by 2024 fifth-rounder Cam Hart to clinch a Chargers win in overtime. His role in Week 15 at Kansas City may largely depend on the health of teammate Elijah Molden (hamstring).
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Chargers' Da'Shawn Hand: Records first career interception
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Hand recorded two tackles (one solo) and an interception during Monday's 22-19 win versus the Eagles.
Hand fooled quarterback Jalen Hurts by dropping back from the line of scrimmage into coverage in the middle of the second quarter, and the short pass ended up being thrown straight to him. The ball was punched out of his hands on the return and subsequently recovered by Hurts, who then coughed it up for linebacker Troy Dye to recover. Hand will be looking to cause more chaos in a Week 15 matchup against a pass-dependent Kansas City offense.
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Texans' Naquan Jones: Claimed by Houston
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Jones was claimed off waivers by the Texans on Tuesday.
Jones was let go by the Chargers on Monday, and he has now almost instantly found a new suitor in Houston. The defensive lineman has compiled 10 total tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed over eight contests this season with Los Angeles, and he'll provide the Texans with an additional depth option behind Mario Edwards and Sheldon Rankins moving forward.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Done for Week 14
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Molden (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's contest against the Eagles, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Molden suffered a hamstring injury in the first half and was ruled out during the third quarter. Tarheeb Still is getting work as the slot corner while Derwin James has slid over to safety in Molden's stead. Molden will look to get well ahead of next Sunday's clash against Kansas City.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Leaves game with head injury
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James is being evaluated for a head injury and is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Eagles.
James sustained a head injury in the second quarter, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Monday's game. Tarheeb Still is slated for more defensive snaps in the secondary for as long as James is out of the game.
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Naquan Jones: Let go by Bolts
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The Chargers waived Jones on Monday.
The Chargers jettisoned both Jones and running back Jaret Patterson on Monday to make room on the 53-man roster after Omario Hamption (ankle) and Hassan Haskins (hamstring) were both activated from injured reserve. Jones was a healthy scratch in Weeks 11 and 13, and in eight regular-season games for the Chargers he accumulated 10 tackles (six solo) and one pass defense. Assuming he clears waivers, Jones could opt to stay in Los Angeles as a member of the practice squad or look to join a team in need of depth on the defensive line.
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Chargers' Otito Ogbonnia: Activated from IR, playing Monday
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The Chargers activated Ogbonnia (elbow) from injured reserve, and he is active for Monday night's game against the Eagles, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Ogbonnia has been officially cleared to return Monday from a five-game absence due to an elbow injury, and he'll join Scott Matlock as the Chargers' rotational options at defensive end behind starters Justin Eboigbe and Da'Shawn Hand. Ogbonnia logged one solo tackle across the four regular-season games prior to his placement on IR in late October.
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Chargers' Otito Ogbonnia: Questionable for Monday
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Ogbonnia (elbow) is questionable for Monday's game versus the Eagles.
The Chargers designated Ogbonnia to return to practice Nov. 29 after he missed the last five games with an elbow injury. Though he has not been officially activated off injured reserve, the 25-year-old was able to string together multiple full practices, giving him the potential to play in Week 14 against the Eagles.
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Chargers' Otito Ogbonnia: Eying return from IR
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Ogbonnia (elbow) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
Ogbonnia was designated to return to practice Nov 29, and his two full practice sessions this week create a three-consecutive-practice string that bodes well for his Monday availability. The defensive end has the potential to play his first game since the single snap he logged before suffering the injury in the Chargers' Week 7 loss to the Colts.
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Chargers' Da'Shawn Hand: Upgrades to full participation
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Hand (illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
Hand missed Thursday's session due to an illness, but the defensive end's immune system seems to have fought back enough for him to immediately upgrade to a full participant Friday. The quick return to total participation means that the starter is likely good to go for Monday's contest with the Eagles, and he will have one more practice to exhibit his health before the game.
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Chargers' Da'Shawn Hand: Sidelined Thursday
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Hand (illness) didn't practice Thursday.
The 30-year-old likely needs to upgrade to at least a limited practice Friday or Saturday in order to play in the Week 14 matchup against the Eagles on Monday night. If Hand is unable to go, Naquan Jones is likely to have an expanded role on the Chargers' defensive line.
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Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu: Logs two sacks in win
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Tuipulotu recorded six tackles (five solo), including 2.0 sacks, during the Chargers' win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Tuipulotu had a dominant outing in the victory, logging two of the team's five sacks of Geno Smith. The 23-year-old is having the best season of his young career, racking up 36 tackles (25 solo), including a career-high 10.0 sacks, across just 12 games played.
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Chargers' Otito Ogbonnia: Staying on IR
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Ogbonnia (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Ogbonnia was cleared to return to practice Wednesday and put together an LP-LP-FP practice log. However, he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery from an elbow injury to be activated off injured reserve. Ogbonnia's next opportunity to play is Week 14 against the Eagles on Monday, Dec. 8.
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Chargers' Otito Ogbonnia: Will return to practice this week
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Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Ogbonnia (elbow) will have his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Ogbonnia was injured one snap into the Chargers' Week 7 loss to the Colts and has been sidelined since. In four games this season, Ogbonnia has logged just one tackle (one solo) on 66 defensive snaps.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Posts five tackles in Week 11 loss
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James finished Sunday's loss to Jacksonville with five tackles (two solo) and a defensed pass.
James notched his first defensed pass since Week 6 and upped his tackle total after recording just three stops against Pittsburgh in Week 10. The veteran defensive back has posted 65 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, along with four defensed passes (including an interception) through 11 contests on the campaign.
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Chargers' Tarheeb Still: Cleared to return Week 11
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Still (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Still has been cleared to return Sunday from a two-game absence due to an MCL sprain that he sustained against the Titans in Week 9. His return will likely result in less defensive snaps for Benjamin St-Juste.
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Chargers' Scott Matlock: Cleared to play Week 11
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Matlock is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after he had been listed as questionable due to a chest injury.
Despite carrying a designation into the weekend, Matlock did not appear to be at risk of missing the contest after he practiced fully Thursday and Friday. Through the Chargers' first 10 games, the fullback/defensive lineman has recorded two receptions for three yards and a touchdown to go with eight tackles, a sack and a pass breakup.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Green light to play Week 11
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Molden (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
Molden had his practice reps limited during Week 11 prep due to a knee injury, but he has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. The fifth-year safety has accumulated 30 tackles (17 solo) across seven regular-season games.
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Chargers' Tarheeb Still: Could return Sunday
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Still (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
The second-year pro from Maryland upgraded from a limited practice Thursday to a full session Friday, suggesting he's nearing a return after missing the Chargers' last two games due to a sprained MCL. If Still is active for the Week 11 contest, he's expected to play as one of the team's top cornerbacks.
