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Derwin James Jr. Could Be Placed on Injured Reserve

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Coach Jim Harbaugh said safety Derwin James Jr. may be placed on injured reserve.
James has missed every game since Week 3 because of a hamstring injury.
An IR designation would keep him out through Week 12 and at least until Nov. 29.
James, the league’s highest-paid safety, recorded 21 tackles and one pass defended in three games.

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Coach Jim Harbaugh said safety Derwin James Jr. may be placed on injured reserve.
James has missed every game since Week 3 because of a hamstring injury.
An IR designation would keep him out through Week 12 and at least until Nov. 29.
James, the league’s highest-paid safety, recorded 21 tackles and one pass defended in three games.