LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Chargers security Derwin James Jr. will miss Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs after the NFL upheld his one-game suspension for “repeated violations of taking part in guidelines.”
The NFL introduced the suspension Monday after James was flagged for pointless roughness for a success to Pittsburgh Steelers tight finish Pat Freiermuth within the third quarter of Los Angeles’ 20-10 loss Sunday.
It was the seventh time James was flagged for pointless roughness in his profession, tied with Marshon Lattimore and Jordan Poyer for second most within the NFL since 2018 (trailing Xavier Woods’ eight).
James, a former All-Professional, appealed the suspension, however NFL vp of soccer and worldwide communications Michael Signora introduced that the suspension was upheld Tuesday evening.
In a letter to James that was included within the NFL’s announcement, vp of soccer operations Jon Runyan wrote that video reveals James lowered his head on the hit, making unlawful, forcible contact along with his helmet that would have been prevented.
“Your continued disregard for NFL taking part in guidelines won’t be tolerated,” Runyan wrote. “Substantial penalties are warranted when gamers violate the foundations meant to guard participant security on a repeated foundation, significantly when the violations carry with them a big danger of damage to an opposing participant.”
The Chargers additionally might be with out quarterback Justin Herbert (ankle), offensive tackles Joe Alt (MCL sprain) and Rashawn Slater, and outdoors linebacker Joey Bosa (hip) for Sunday’s sport.