They’re back.
The Los Angeles Chargers activated safeties Derwin James and Adrian Phillips ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Denver Broncos.
James makes his 2019 debut, as he has yet to step on the playing field after suffering a stress fracture in his foot prior to the season. Meanwhile, Phillips has missed the past ten weeks after sustaining a broken forearm against the Detroit Lions in Week 2.
Phillips returned to practice nearly two weeks ago, while James barely started practicing earlier this week.
The two safeties made a huge impact in 2018. James amassed 105 tackles, 3.5 sacks and three interceptions. Phillips made it to the Pro Bowl after totaling 94 tackles.
James and Phillips provide a huge boost for a defense that already ranks No. 4 in the league. The two will look to ruin rookie Drew Lock’s professional debut in front of his home crowd Sunday.
Below is the official team statement:
The Los Angeles Chargers activated S Derwin James and S Adrian Phillips from reserve/injured; designated for return, the organization announced on Saturday. The Bolts also promoted WR Jalen Guyton to the active roster. In corresponding moves, DT T.Y. McGill and S Shalom Luani were waived while WR Geremy Davis was placed on injured reserve.
Guyton played two seasons at North Texas, amassing 1,580 yards on 103 catches with 15 touchdowns. The Allen, Texas native hauled in 54 passes for 805 yards and six scores in 2018. After transferring from Trinity Valley Community College, Guyton recorded 775 yards on 49 receptions with nine touchdowns in 2017.
