What Does the Chargers Rams Injury Report Say About Derwin James
The Los Angeles Chargers listed Derwin James Jr. as a Wednesday nonparticipant on Oct. 28 ahead of their Week 8 game against the Rams.
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said James had a setback in his hamstring rehabilitation and could potentially be placed on injured reserve. The Los Angeles Chargers listed James with a hamstring injury on the team’s Wednesday injury report.
The Chargers also listed wide receiver Ladd McConkey as a full participant despite his concussion designation. The Chargers and Rams are scheduled to play Sunday at SoFi Stadium.
Key Takeaways
- Derwin James Jr. did not practice Wednesday because of a hamstring injury after a setback in his rehabilitation.
- Jim Harbaugh said James could potentially be placed on injured reserve.
- Ladd McConkey was a full participant despite his concussion designation.
Chargers Rams Injury Report Shows James Absent Wednesday
The Chargers listed James, Kayode Awosika, Deane Leonard and Brenen Thompson as nonparticipants because of injuries. The Chargers listed James with a hamstring injury, Awosika with a fibula injury, Leonard with a concussion and Thompson with quadricep and hamstring injuries.
Harbaugh said James had a setback in his hamstring rehabilitation. He also said James could potentially be placed on injured reserve, making the safety’s rehabilitation status the most significant availability development from the Chargers’ Wednesday update.
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh’s injured reserve comment described a potential option for James. The Chargers’ listed designation for Wednesday was a nonparticipant, and the team included James among the players who did not take part because of an injury.
James was one of four Chargers listed as nonparticipants because of an injury, while Khalil Mack was also absent for a veteran rest day. Mack’s listing gave the Chargers five total nonparticipants on Wednesday, with four absences tied to injuries and one tied to veteran rest.
The Chargers’ four injury-related nonparticipants were James, Awosika, Leonard and Thompson. Their listed injuries covered the hamstring, fibula, concussion and quadricep designations attached to the Wednesday participation update.
McConkey Takes Full Participation in Week 8 Preparation
The Chargers listed McConkey as a full participant despite his concussion designation. His participation status was the only full-participant listing on the Chargers’ Wednesday report.
The Chargers listed Donte Jackson, Tre’ Harris and Rodney Shelley as limited participants. Each of those three players carried a hamstring injury designation.
The Chargers listed three limited participants, one full participant and five nonparticipants Wednesday. The five nonparticipants consisted of James, Awosika, Leonard, Thompson and Mack, with Mack listed for a veteran rest day.
McConkey’s full participation differed from the Wednesday listings for the four Chargers who missed practice because of injuries. James, Awosika, Leonard and Thompson were all listed as nonparticipants, while Jackson, Harris and Shelley took part on a limited basis.
Wednesday Participation Numbers for Both Teams
The Rams listed Joe Cardona and Colby Parkinson as nonparticipants, Desjuan Johnson and Nate Landman as full participants, and Trent McDuffie as a limited participant. Those five players made up the Rams’ listed Wednesday participation group in the supplied team update.
| Team | Full participants | Limited participants | Nonparticipants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Rams | 2 | 1 | 2 |
The Chargers’ totals were one full participant, three limited participants and five nonparticipants. Four of the Chargers’ nonparticipants were listed with injuries, while Mack was listed for veteran rest.
The Rams’ totals were two full participants, one limited participant and two nonparticipants. The Rams’ nonparticipants were Cardona and Parkinson, while Johnson and Landman were full participants and McDuffie was limited.
The Chargers and Rams participation totals reflect Wednesday’s reports and can change before Sunday. James’ hamstring designation, McConkey’s full participation and the Rams’ five listed players provide the primary Wednesday availability details for the matchup.
Sunday Game Details at SoFi Stadium
The Chargers and Rams are scheduled to play Sunday at SoFi Stadium. The matchup is the next scheduled game for both teams after the Wednesday participation updates.
For the Chargers, James’ potential injured reserve placement was raised by Harbaugh as a possible option, while McConkey participated fully despite his concussion designation. Awosika, Leonard and Thompson were the other Chargers listed as injury-related nonparticipants, and Mack was absent for veteran rest.
For the Rams, Cardona and Parkinson were listed as nonparticipants, Johnson and Landman were full participants, and McDuffie was limited. The Chargers and Rams are scheduled to play Sunday at SoFi Stadium, and both teams can update their participation statuses before the game.
