Derwin James to Play Rest of Season With Cast on Fractured Finger

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James fractured the pinky finger on his left hand during the first quarter of Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The 30-year-old returned in the second quarter wearing a cast and finished with seven tackles, including two solo stops. James said Sunday that he will play the remainder of the 2026 season with the cast. The fracture is not expected to sideline him, though the cast could hinder his ability to catch the ball. James, a six-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl selection, signed a three-year, $75.6 million extension in the offseason that made him the NFL's highest-paid safety for the second time. The Chargers are 0-2 after losses to the Arizona Cardinals and Raiders and were favored in both games. Fellow safety Elijah Molden and cornerback Deane Leonard were unavailable against Las Vegas. Los Angeles visits the 2-0 Buffalo Bills in Week 3. No contested claims found in the record.