Defensive end Melvin Ingram was the first Chargers players to take the podium following Tuesday’s practice and he was unsurprisingly pelted with questions in regard to Derwin James’ recent injury and how the defense is going to move forward without it.
The longtime edge rusher for the Bolts was his usual self. He spoke from the heart and straight to the point. He’s always been one to say how he feels regardless of the situation.
When asked about what he’s done to be there for James during such a low point in his young career, Ingram said he simply went over there to give him a friendly presence, stating that James is “a professional” and “a strong-minded person.