The Chargers present one of the top secondaries heading into the 2020, but they could be without one of their key pieces.
Safety Derwin James left practice on Sunday after suffering a hamstring injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
James came up limping after a play during Los Angeles’ scrimmage, and threw one of his gloves in frustration, according to Sports Illustrated’s Fernando Ramirez.
He stayed in the tent the remainder of the practice, and the severity of the injury remains to be seen.
If he’s out for quite a bit of time, this would mark his second consecutive injury. James suffered a stress fracture in his foot in 2019, limiting him to just five games.
If James is to miss some action, the Chargers could move Rayshawn Jenkins to strong safety while Nasir Adderley plays free safety. Or, the team could roll with rookie Alohi Gilman.
L.A. is already expected to start the season without wide receiver Mike Williams.
We will continue to update as more information rolls out.