Analysis: Chargers defense position-by-position breakdown

Derwin James’ foot injury last season had a ripple effect throughout the Chargers’ defense. It gave the team a glimpse of life without the star safety, who had numerous roles in his memorable 2018 rookie season.
The Chargers lacked depth and playmakers while James was sidelined for 11 games. They addressed those defensive shortcomings by signing nose tackle Linval Joseph and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. and traded back into the first round to select linebacker Kenneth Murray.
But the