The Indianapolis Colts’ Michael Pittman Jr. (11)’s helmet comes off as he is tackled by the Los Angeles Chargers’ Derwin James Jr. (3) and Drue Tranquill (49) in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Jan December 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
INDIANAPOLIS – Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James was thrown out of Monday night’s game late in the first half after drawing two personal foul calls in three games against the Indianapolis Colts.
The three-time Pro Bowler pulled a face mask penalty when Michael Pittman Jr.’s helmet fell off after a 7-yard catch. Then, two games later, James was called out for hitting a defenseless receiver with the crown of his helmet.
The second game sent Colts receiver Ashton Dulin to the dressing room to be checked for a head injury.
James was escorted off the field after the two penalties allowed Indy to drive on a 46-yard field goal to make it 7-3.
James also had the second of the Chargers’ two first-half interceptions. He had missed the last two games because of a quadriceps injury.
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