Derwin James

2022 - 12 - 26

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Chargers' Derwin James ejected for illegal hit vs. Colts' Ashton Dulin ... (CBSSports.com)

James missed the Chargers' previous two games with a quad injury. Earlier this week, he was named to his third Pro Bowl. Pick ...

James was relatively wobbly and slow to rise to his feet, likely prompting team personnel to evaluate him for a concussion. James' return was short-lived, however, after the veteran defensive back was ejected for leading with his helmet on a hard second-quarter hit in Week 16's matchup with the [Colts](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/IND/indianapolis-colts/). The hit, which came two plays after James was penalized for a face mask on

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Chargers S Derwin James ejected after hit on Colts' Ashton Dulin (The Athletic)

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James was ejected from Monday's game against the Colts after a helmet-to-helmet hit on Ashton Dulin.

— readers suggested](https://theathletic.com/4021722/2022/12/23/colts-head-coach-candidates/) [NFL](https://theathletic.com/nfl/)’s worst teams. [Sam Ehlinger](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/sam-ehlinger-qvhjxsWUZXZvliuQ/), the third QB in the Colts’ rotation. [Inside Chargers’ players-only meetings that have fueled defensive turnaround](https://theathletic.com/4033630/2022/12/24/chargers-defense-players-only-meetings/) [Chargers’ Kyle Van Noy is a key factor behind defense’s recent surge](https://theathletic.com/4026445/2022/12/22/chargers-kyle-van-noy-analysis/) [Colts candidates: Analyzing options — Sean Payton? [Nick Foles](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/nick-foles-oFXvSYeKIe0IlWUx/)threw three interceptions and was sacked seven times in his first start as a Colt, finishing 17-of-29 for 143 yards. All told the Colts have lost eight of their last nine and five straight under interim coach Jeff Saturday. The offense was abysmal, 0-for-10 on third downs, 1-for-4 on fourth downs and able to muster only 167 total yards. — NFL (@NFL) The Chargers will celebrate this win and their playoff berth, and the offense put together a game-sealing touchdown drive in the fourth quarter. The Chargers have played elite defense with or without James. The Chargers have won three straight games. It was not pretty, but the Chargers are headed to the postseason for the first time since 2018.

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Chargers' Derwin James Jr. ejected for hit on Colts' Ashton Dulin (ESPN)

Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. was ejected from Monday night's game after a helmet-to-helmet hit that left Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin with a ...

"We'll have to look at it, but I know what Derwin's intentions are. "It's a play where [the Colts] obviously laid the guy out in a tough position, which is their fault, not ours, and Derwin made an aggressive play. [Ashton Dulin](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4061956/ashton-dulin).

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Chargers' Derwin James ejected for violent hit against Colts' Ashton ... (Sporting News)

LA safety Derwin James was sent to the locker room early Monday after blasting Indianapolis wide receiver Ashton Dulin.

While it looked as though James was aiming for Dulin's shoulder and made contact with it first, leading with the head against a defenseless player often leads to an ejection. The Chargers are looking to clinch their first playoff berth since 2018. James was seen pointing to his shoulder as he walked off the field, as if to say he hit Dulin's shoulder.

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Chargers safety Derwin James ejected after vicious hit in Week 16 ... (USA TODAY)

Derwin James, who registered an interception earlier Monday night, was ejected after a hit to the head and neck area of a Colts wide receiver.

He had three tackles, one interception and one pass deflection at the time of his exit. Dulin, meanwhile, was immediately ushered to the locker room to be evaluated for a head injury after the hit. The Los Angeles Chargers safety was ejected from Monday night’s game against the Indianapolis Colts after he administered a vicious hit to the head and neck area of Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin.

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Derwin James ejected for illegal hit on Ashton Dulin (NBC Sports)

Both players were removed for cognitive evaluations, but James was kicked out for the illegal hit on a defenseless receiver. He finishes his night with three ...

[Chase McLaughlin](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/52343/chase-mclaughlin), drawing Indianapolis to within 7-3 of the Chargers. [Ashton Dulin](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/51101/ashton-dulin). [Derwin James](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9045/derwin-james) was ejected with 5:19 remaining in the second quarter.

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Chargers safety Derwin James ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit on ... (NFL.com)

Los Angeles Chargers All-Pro safety Derwin James was disqualified Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts for a vicious, helmet-to-helmet hit on wide ...

[Nick Foles](/players/nick-foles/) threw an incomplete pass into the flats to Dulin. Dulin also went to the locker room, walking under his own power, and was subsequently ruled out with a concussion. "It's a play where they obviously laid the guy out and in a tough position, which is their fault, not ours, and Derwin made an aggressive play.

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Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. ejected after brutal hit on Colts ... (Yahoo Sports)

James came in with the crown of his helmet and hit Dulin in the head and neck area after Dulin made a short catch. The hit sounded like something exploded on ...

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Chargers Star Safety Derwin James Won't Be Suspended For Illegal ... (SportsGrid)

Derwin James was ejected in the second quarter of Monday's 20-3 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

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Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. reportedly won't be suspended ... (Yahoo Sports)

Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. reportedly won't be suspended after he was ejected for brutal hit on Colts WR that left both in concussion protocol · James ...

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Chargers S Derwin James Jr. in concussion protocol (Independent Tribune)

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. entered concussion protocol after administering a hit that led to his ejection from Monday night's 20-3 win ...

"I know Derwin's intent, you have to establish intent, and I thought that he tried to lead with his shoulder," Staley said. "We'll have to look at it, but I know what Derwin's intentions are. Chargers coach Brandon Staley said that he did not agree with the ejection of James.

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Derwin James' illegal hit on Ashton Dulin was so hard both players ... (SB Nation)

James drilled Colts receiver Ashton Dulin on a pass to the flats, and got called for unnecessary roughness for a vicious hit that appeared to be helmet-to- ...

He may get fined and/or suspended, too. James was flagged and ejected for the hit. Dulin left the game as well.— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) James [is now in concussion protocol himself](https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1607773610264956930). Dulin was [eventually ruled out with a concussion](https://twitter.com/zkeefer/status/1607566480706609157). James drilled Colts receiver Ashton Dulin on a pass to the flats, and got called for unnecessary roughness for a vicious hit that appeared to be helmet-to-helmet.

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Chargers S Derwin James Jr. in concussion protocol (Corvallis Gazette Times)

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. entered concussion protocol after administering a hit that led to his ejection from Monday night's 20-3 win ...

"I know Derwin's intent, you have to establish intent, and I thought that he tried to lead with his shoulder," Staley said. "We'll have to look at it, but I know what Derwin's intentions are. Chargers coach Brandon Staley said that he did not agree with the ejection of James.

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Jeff Saturday pushes back against Brandon Staley: Derwin James ... (NBC Sports)

“I've seen him make a lot of tackles on plays just like that, and I know that his target was not above the neck. I know that.” Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday ...

[Derwin James](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9045/derwin-james). “You can’t launch into a guy’s head, especially a guy who’s turned the other way and unprotected.” I know that.”

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Jeff Saturday pushes back on Derwin James hit : 'It definitely ... (The Indianapolis Star)

INDIANAPOLIS — Jeff Saturday's not buying what Chargers coach Brandon Staley's selling on the Derwin James hit that earned the Los Angeles safety an ...

An ejection for a hit to the head is much more rare in the NFL. [Colts](https://www.indystar.com/sports/colts/) wide receiver Ashton Dulin in the concussion protocol. “You can’t launch into a guy’s head, especially a guy who’s turned the other way and unprotected.”

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Was Derwin James Ejection for Hit on Ashton Dulin Legit? (Sports Illustrated)

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday weighs in on the controversial ejection of LA Chargers safety Derwin James.

"I definitely thought (it was worthy of ejection) – and it was right in front of me," said Saturday. I’ve seen him make a lot of tackles on plays just like that, and I know that his target was not above the neck. In college football, there isn't much doubt; they have much stricter rules about "targeting" and using the crown of the helmet as a weapon.

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