Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. has been suspended for one game without pay due to repeated violations of NFL rules aimed at protecting player safety. The suspension follows a hit on Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth during a recent game, which was flagged for unnecessary roughness. James plans to appeal the suspension, which could see him return to the active roster after missing the game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

• Derwin James Jr. has been suspended for a game due to safety violations.
• James has a history of unnecessary roughness penalties, ranking among the top in the NFL since 2018.