The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-6 on the season and heading into a game against their crosstown rivals, the Rams, a game Jim Harbaugh's team is expected to lose. Harbaugh's team is expected to rely on its defense to remain competitive, but star safety Derwin James has struggled with a hamstring injury lately.

On October 31, one day before the game, the Los Angeles Chargers announced a James-related move that fans have feared for quite some time.

“We've placed S Derwin James Jr. on reserve/injured + other roster moves ahead of tomorrow's game,” the Chargers wrote on X.

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James is a five-time Pro Bowler who has 21 tackles and one pass break-up so far this season.