The moment that all Chargers fans have been waiting for finally came as safety Derwin James returned to practice on Monday.
After designating Adrian Phillips to return from the injured reserve on Nov. 14, Los Angeles did the same for James 11 days later.
James has been out since the end of August after suffering a stress fracture in his right foot during training camp. He had surgery immediately after and spent the last three months recovering from it.
The former Florida State product is coming off a phenomenal rookie campaign where he was an All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection after recording 105 tackles, three interceptions, four tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks.
The burning question that everyone wants to know is if James will be on the field when the Chargers play the Broncos this weekend. Coach Anthony Lynn made it seem like it’s possible, but Phillips is more likely to play.
“At his position, you’d like to see a change of direction, quickness, burst, things like that. Adrian has a better chance of playing this week [than James],” Lynn said.
James and Phillips will provide a talented defense with an extra boost as they look to shake things up in the final stretch of the season.
