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Halftime speech by Derwin James could be key to a late-season push by the Chargers

If the Los Angeles Chargers are able to put together a late-season run and advance far in the playoffs, a big reason will be what Derwin James Jr. did at halftime Thursday night

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27

Justin Herbert passed for 284 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 19-yarder to Derius Davis early in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Chargers got closer to wrapp...

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable to return Thursday Maye (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday night's game against the Broncos.

Impact The safety made two tackles (one solo) before exiting. With starter Elijah Molden (knee) already out, Derwin James, Tony Jefferson and Kendall Williamson are the only remaining available safeties for the Chargers.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chargers secondary playing at a high level despite injuries and lineup changes

Tarheeb Still’s breakout two-interception performance last week in Atlanta not only got him AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors, it spotlighted a Los Angeles Chargers secondary...

DECEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why Jesse Minter Predicted Marcus Maye's INT in Atlanta The Chargers Defensive Coordinator had a hunch the newly-signed safety would get a takeaway against the Falcons

DECEMBER 5 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers head to Kansas City trying to snap a 6-game skid vs Chiefs and help their playoff chances

The Chargers visit the Chiefs on Sunday night hoping to snap a six-game skid against their AFC West rival and give their playoff hopes a big boost

DECEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snags interception in team debut Maye recorded three total tackles (one solo), an interception and a pass defensed in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Falcons.

Impact Maye was claimed by the Chargers on Wednesday and he was able to make a major impact in his team debut, picking off Kirk Cousins in the fourth quarter. The safety played 19 of the team's 76 defensive snaps in the contest and will likely operate in a similar role moving forward with Los Angeles.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jim Harbaugh's Chargers are in good position for the playoffs but need to improve on offense

Coach Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers need to address their struggles on offense going into the final quarter of the season — and certainly before the playoffs if they ge...

DECEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still makes 2 picks, returns one for TD as Chargers hand Falcons third straight loss, 17-13

Rookie Tarheeb Still returned an interception 61 yards for a touchdown, his second pick of the game and one of four thrown by Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins as the Los Angeles Ch...

DECEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claimed by Bolts The Chargers claimed Maye off waivers Wednesday.

Impact Maye was waived by Miami on Tuesday despite appearing in all 11 regular-season games and logging 30 tackles (13 solo) and one pass defense. Maye's addition to the Chargers' 53-man roster will provide much-needed depth in the secondary after Eli Apple (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins waive veteran S Marcus Maye The Miami Dolphins waived veteran Marcus Maye and activated fellow safety Patrick McMorris off injured reserve on Tuesday.NFL Network report...

NOVEMBER 26 • THESTATE.COM

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel says he was surprised by reports of Shaq Barrett's unretirement plan

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he was caught off guard by reports early Tuesday that linebacker Shaq Barrett wants to unretire

NOVEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting waived Miami waived Maye on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Maye has played in all 11 of the Dolphins' games so far this season, but he's now on track for free agency ahead of Week 13. He could be a candidate for Miami's practice squad if he's not claimed by another team during the current waiver period.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Logs nine tackles in start Maye recorded nine tackles (five solo) and one pass breakup in the Dolphins' win over the Patriots on Sunday.

Impact Starting in place of an injured Jordan Poyer (shin), Maye played 100 percent of the defensive snaps versus New England. Prior to Week 5, Maye had played a total of 56 defensive snaps and another 43 on special teams. The veteran safety has 18 tackles (eight solo) and the lone pass breakup through five contests.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins landed two bargains signing Calais Campbell and Marcus Maye this week Calais Campbell and Marcus Maye, who are both established NFL starters, are collectively costing the Dolphins less than $3.4 million.

JUNE 21 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Dolphins agree to sign safety Marcus Maye, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday that the Miami Dolphins have agreed to sign safety Marcus Maye

JUNE 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: New Orleans Saints Expected to Release Starting Safety Marcus Maye The New Orleans Saints may be in the market for a new starting safety after reports suggest they will be moving on from starter Marcus Maye

MARCH 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Misses final six games Maye (shoulder) logged 37 tackles, including one sack, and two interceptions across seven appearances during the 2023 campaign.

Impact Maye ended the season on IR with a shoulder injury after being hampered by issues throughout the campaign. As a result, the 30-year-old played seven or fewer games for the third time in the last six seasons. Maye is entering the final year of his three-year, $22.5 million deal with New Orleans, which could make him a cap casualty ahead of the 2024 regular season.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Maye talks Saints defense in Week 9 win vs. the Chicago Bears 11/6/2023 New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye speaks with the media the day after the Saints' win against the Chicago Bears in Week 9 of the 2023 NF...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Marcus Maye on Saints Defense in Week 9 Win vs. Chicago Bears 11/6/2023

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Marcus Maye interception off Tyson Bagent | Saints-Bears Highlights | 2023 NFL Week 9 New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye intercepts the Tyson Bagent pass vs. the Chicago Bears in Week 9 of the 2023 NFL season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Set to play Sunday Maye (illness, hamstring) is active for Sunday's contest against the Colts, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Maye did not participate in Friday's practice due to an illness, but he's healthy enough to go for Sunday's game alongside starting free safety Tyrann Mathieu (foot).

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to hamstring injury Maye (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact It's not clear at this point when Maye sustained the injury or how severe it might be. Either way, he'll probably need to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans Saints make plans to be without safety Marcus Maye for next three games 'We knew that this was certainly a possibility as we got into the season'

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints safety Marcus Maye suspended 3 games in connection with 2021 DUI case

New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye has been suspended without pay for three games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Halftime speech by Derwin James could be key to a late-season push by the Chargers

Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27

Chargers secondary playing at a high level despite injuries and lineup changes

Chargers head to Kansas City trying to snap a 6-game skid vs Chiefs and help their playoff chances

Jim Harbaugh's Chargers are in good position for the playoffs but need to improve on offense

Still makes 2 picks, returns one for TD as Chargers hand Falcons third straight loss, 17-13

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel says he was surprised by reports of Shaq Barrett's unretirement plan

Dolphins agree to sign safety Marcus Maye, AP source says

Saints safety Marcus Maye suspended 3 games in connection with 2021 DUI case