Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh expressed his disappointment regarding the NFL's decision to suspend safety Derwin James Jr. for an illegal hit against Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth. Harbaugh argued that James' hit was a result of Freiermuth's positioning and that it was not targeting a defenseless player.

James, who has faced penalties for unnecessary roughness in the past, has actively worked on adjusting his tackling technique to comply with league safety standards. Despite these efforts, the NFL deemed James' actions constituted a violation of safety rules, prompting the suspension upheld during the appeal.