James logged 93 tackles (60 solo), including 5.5 sacks, seven pass defenses (including one interception) and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season games in 2024. James was seven tackles shy from registering his fourth-straight 100-tackle season (and fifth of his NFL career). However, he did manage to register a career-high 5.5 sacks -- two of which came in Week 17 against the Patriots -- which was fourth-most on the Chargers behind Tuli Tuipulotu (8.5), Bud Dupree (6.0) and Khalil Mack (6.0). James will likely start at safety for the 2025 campaign, but it's unclear whether it'll be Elijah Molden (shin), Marcus Maye (ankle) or someone else that will start alongside James.
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Team
Los Angeles Chargers
Birthdate
8/3/1996 (28)
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Active
HT/WT
6'2", 215 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 1; Pk (LAC)
Birthplace
Auburndale, FL, USA
Position
SAF
College
Florida State
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Los Angeles Chargers
2018-2020, 2021-Present
(6 seasons)
James logged 93 tackles (60 solo), including 5.5 sacks, seven pass defenses (including one interception) and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season games in 2024. James was seven tackles shy from registering his fourth-straight 100-tackle season (and fifth of his NFL career). However, he did manage to register a career-high 5.5 sacks -- two of which came in Week 17 against the Patriots -- which was fourth-most on the Chargers behind Tuli Tuipulotu (8.5), Bud Dupree (6.0) and Khalil Mack (6.0). James will likely start at safety for the 2025 campaign, but it's unclear whether it'll be Elijah Molden (shin), Marcus Maye (ankle) or someone else that will start alongside James.
James recorded two tackles (two solo) including 2.0 sacks and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 40-7 win at New England. James' 34 defensive snaps were his fewest in any of his appearances so far this season, but he was still able to put his mark on a blowout victory. One of his highlight plays Sunday came late in the third quarter, when he ran straight through Antonio Gibson on his way to taking down Drake Maye for a sack and forcing a turnover on downs. He's 10 tackles away from 100 on the year going into a Week 18 matchup at Las Vegas.
James finished with two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Chiefs. The strong safety/slot corner also played on all 65 defensive snaps, the ninth time this season that he has played on every defensive snap. The three-time All-Pro has 77 tackles (47 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and six passes defensed, including an interception, in 2024.
James recorded 10 total tackles (five solo), an interception and a pass defensed in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Falcons. James played primarily at slot cornerback in Week 13, securing an interception to put the game on ice in the final moments of the fourth quarter. Additionally, the 10 tackles matched his season high, reaching that mark for the second time in three weeks. James has now compiled 75 total tackles (45 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also adding an interception and six pass deflections over 11 games in 2024.
James tallied six tackles (two solo), with 1.0 sacks, in Monday's loss to the Ravens. James was considered questionable heading into Monday's matchup due to a groin injury but ended up having a solid performance nonetheless. He recorded the Chargers' only sack of the game, bringing his season total up to 2.5.
James (groin) was a limited participant in Friday's practice. The 2018 first-round pick from Florida State recorded 10 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and defended one pass while playing 100 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps in the Week 11 win over the Bengals. However, it now appears he picked up a groin injury in the process. James' practice participation Saturday will likely offer the best insight into whether he can suit up for the Chargers' Week 12 matchup against the Ravens on Monday night.
James tallied 10 tackles (seven solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defense in Sunday's 34-27 win over Cincinnati. Sunday marked the first time in the 2024 regular season that James registered 10 combined tackles, and he finished second on the Chargers in that category behind Daiyan Henley (11). James also logged his first sack since Week 3 against the Steelers, as he combined with Tuli Tuipulotu to take down Joe Burrow late in the first quarter for a four-yard loss. James has played 100 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps in seven of nine regular-season games, and on the year he's up to 59 tackles (38 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and five pass defenses.
James finished with eight tackles (five solo) in the Chargers' 17-15 loss to the Cardinals on Monday night. The safety also played on all 55 defensive snaps, the fourth time in his five games this season that he's played on every defensive snap. James has 32 tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defensed in 2024.
James' suspension was lifted Monday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports. James was suspended for this past Sunday's loss to the Chiefs due to multiple violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players stemming from a hit he made on Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth in Week 3. With the Chargers on bye Week 5, James' next chance to build upon his 21 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, this season arrives Sunday, Oct. 13 at Denver.