Source: James, ejected for hit, avoids suspension

Los Angeles Chargers security Derwin James Jr. won’t be suspended for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Colts receiver Ashton Dulin that resulted in his ejection from Monday evening’s sport in Indianapolis, a supply instructed ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Friday.

As a part of its inner overview of performs, the NFL agreed with the non-public foul name on James for pointless roughness attributable to forcible contact with the helmet, the supply mentioned. The league thought of a suspension however in the end opted in opposition to it.

James, 26, might nonetheless be topic to a fantastic.

Dulin made his approach to the Colts’ locker room following the hit, which occurred within the second quarter, and was dominated out for the remainder of the sport due to a concussion. James was additionally positioned within the NFL’s concussion protocol, in response to Chargers coach Brandon Staley, however was “having a heck of a time in that locker room” throughout a postgame celebration as Los Angeles clinched a playoff spot with the 20-3 win.

Named to his third Professional Bowl this season, James has registered 109 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 pressured fumbles and a couple of interceptions.

ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry contributed to this report.