Los Angeles Chargers star security and defensive captain Derwin James Jr. was ejected after throwing a harmful hit on Indianapolis Colts defenseless receiver Ashton Dulin.
As Dulin caught a cross from Colts quarterback Nick Foles, James was proper there to satisfy him earlier than the first-down marker. Nevertheless, he led with the crown of his helmet and blasted Dulin within the head/neck space.
If there was an instance of a success the NFL is attempting to get out of its league, it was that one.
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Derwin James Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts after a play through the second quarter within the recreation towards the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs at SoFi Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
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James was flagged for pointless roughness, a 15-yard penalty, and it was decided that the hit was worthy of an ejection.
Whereas Dulin was despatched into the Colts’ locker room to test for a head damage, James additionally appeared a bit woozy when he tried to rise up after the hit. He was despatched to the medical tent on the Chargers’ sideline because the ejection announcement was made.
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Simply two performs previous to the hit, James gave the Colts one other 15 yards after ripping the facemask of receiver Michael Pittman Jr. off throughout a deal with.
Chargers security Derwin James on the sideline throughout a preseason recreation towards the Rams at SoFi Stadium.
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The NFL has been making it a precedence in current seasons to crack down on these hits to the pinnacle amongst different pointless tackles of their eyes, particularly roughing the passer calls.
There have been some questionable calls this season, however this one was a consensus penalty.
Security Derwin James Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Chargers warms up earlier than a recreation towards the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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James is a vital piece of the Chargers’ defensive unit, totaling 106 tackles, 4 sacks, 4 passes defended and two compelled fumbles in 12 video games this season.
