Charles James (American football) explained
Charles James |
Number: | 31, 37, 38, 21 |
Position: | Cornerback |
Birth Date: | May 14, 1990 |
Birth Place: | Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 5 |
Height In: | 9 |
Weight Lbs: | 179 |
High School: | Mandarin (Jacksonville, Florida) |
College: | Charleston Southern (2009–2012) |
Undraftedyear: | 2013 |
Pastteams: |
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Statlabel1: | Total tackles |
Statvalue1: | 43 |
Statlabel2: | Pass deflections |
Statvalue2: | 2 |
Charles James II (born May 14, 1990) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Charleston Southern,[1] and signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2013. James has also been a member of the Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Memphis Express, St. Louis BattleHawks, and Houston Roughnecks.
Professional career
New York Giants
James was signed by the New York Giants on May 10, 2013, as an undrafted free agent. He was released on August 31, 2013, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 5, 2013, where he played in 12 regular season games mostly on special teams.[2] James was released by the Giants on August 26, 2014.[3]
First stint with Texans
James was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad on October 1, 2014, and was promoted to the active roster on December 29, 2014.[4] He was released by the Texans on September 5, 2015.[5]
It was during this time that James became a fan favorite on the Texans' edition of Hard Knocks.[6] [7] [8] He was used at running back in Week 3 of the preseason, scoring a 73-yard touchdown run that was taken away by a penalty.[9] [10]
Baltimore Ravens
James was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad on September 8, 2015.[11] On October 13, 2015, he was signed to the active roster.[12] On October 17, 2015, James was waived by the Ravens.[13]
Second stint with Texans
James was claimed off waivers by the Texans on October 19, 2015.[14] [15] He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2015, with a foot injury.[16] He was re-signed by the Texans on March 7, 2016.[17]
On December 5, 2016, James was waived by the Texans.[18]
Indianapolis Colts
James signed with the Indianapolis Colts on December 12, 2016.[19] He was released on May 1, 2017.[20]
Buffalo Bills
On May 2, 2017, James was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills.[21] He was waived on August 12, 2017.[22]
Jacksonville Jaguars
James was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 14, 2017.[23] He was released on September 1, 2017.[24]
Memphis Express
In 2019, James signed with the Memphis Express of the Alliance of American Football.[25] The league ceased operations in April 2019.[26]
St. Louis BattleHawks
On October 16, 2019, James was drafted by the XFL to play for the St. Louis BattleHawks.[27]
Houston Roughnecks
James was traded to the Houston Roughnecks on January 21, 2020.[28] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[29]
Notes and References
- Web site: James makes NFL regular season debut with New York Giants - Charleston Southern University . September 2, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190527091813/http://www.csusports.com/sports/fball/2013-14/releases/20131007hjh4pu . May 27, 2019 . dead .
- Web site: Charles James promoted from practice squad.
- Web site: Giants announce roster cuts; 75-man roster set. Giants.com. Eisen, Michael. October 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20171011072200/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-announce-roster-cuts-75-man-roster-set/1b31cbdb-93bd-46b8-8b07-1d1f67418e53. October 11, 2017. dead.
- Web site: Texans bring in Charles James, Kendall James.
- Web site: The Texans 53-man roster is set. HoustonTexans.com. October 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161023144112/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/The-Texans-53-man-roster-is-set/a7726064-7bdc-4ab4-9d97-bdc2a20fc2cb. October 23, 2016. dead.
- News: Hiatt . Gabe . 2021-11-27 . Houston Texans cut Charles James, surprise star of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ . en-US . Washington Post . 2023-10-27 . 0190-8286.
- Web site: Hardy . Sarah . 2015-09-02 . Charles James makes 1st cut on 'Hard Knocks' . 2023-10-27 . SBNation.com . en.
- Web site: 2015-09-05 . Charles James' Best 'Hard Knocks' Moments . 2023-10-27 . www.baltimoreravens.com . en-US.
- Web site: Rosen . Rick . 2015-09-01 . Charles James: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know . 2023-10-27 . Heavy.com . en-US.
- Web site: Texans DB Charles James plays RB, has 73-yard TD nullified by penalty . 2023-10-27 . FOX Sports . en-US.
- Web site: Ravens Sign CB Charles James to Practice Squad. Mink, Ryan. BaltimoreRavens.com. October 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170505205245/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-CB-Charles-James-To-Practice-Squad/885acb45-2e83-4125-979c-a2b8b078add4. May 5, 2017. dead.
- Web site: Ravens Waive CB Rashaan Melvin, OLB Jason Babin . www.baltimoreravens.com . October 13, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151014122503/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Waive-CB-Rashaan-Melvin-OLB-Jason-Babin/29f34ecb-8b0b-4aab-a293-b13e49a7e412 . October 14, 2015 . dead .
- Web site: Ravens Move RB Terrence Magee to Active Roster, Cut Charles James. https://web.archive.org/web/20170506061240/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Move-RB-Terrence-Magee-To-Active-Roster-Cut-Charles-James/059a9f1c-07d2-49f4-8374-ac77591a776a. dead. May 6, 2017. Downing, Garrett. BaltimoreRavens.com. October 17, 2015.
- Web site: Texans claim Charles James II. HoustonTexans.com. October 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161023145051/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-claim-Charles-James-II/64e85d90-f56e-45af-9606-1058e4eaa260. October 23, 2016. dead.
- Web site: 'Hard Knocks' star Charles James thankful for big break . 2023-10-27 . NFL.com . en-US.
- Web site: Charles James II headed to IR with foot injury. HoustonTexans.com. October 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161023142747/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Charles-James-II-headed-to-IR-with-foot-injury/9d76c7b7-fa29-4caf-ab8e-bf4ca3293604. October 23, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Texans sign Adams, James to extensions. HoustonTexans.com. October 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161023145024/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-sign-Adams-James-to-extensions/50b9a0a7-82e1-46b5-bf8b-4baa8264ce69. October 23, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Texans sign Al-Hajj Shabazz, waive Charles James. HoustonTexans.com. December 5, 2016. December 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161207164021/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-sign-Al-Hajj-Shabazz-waive-Charles-James-/aaf5e3f0-fe7a-475b-8465-242fa4341b6b. December 7, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Indianapolis Colts sign CB-Charles James. blogs.colts.com. December 12, 2016. December 12, 2016.
- Web site: Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves. Blogs.Colts.com. May 1, 2017. May 1, 2017. May 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170502230040/http://blogs.colts.com/2017/05/01/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-183/. dead.
- Web site: Bills claim CB Charles James off waivers. BuffaloBills.com. May 2, 2017. May 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170503025416/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-claim-CB-Charles-James-off-waivers/e950d3ae-d0d5-4bbb-8843-149f2b5fba2d. May 3, 2017. dead.
- Web site: Bills sign CB Jumal Rolle. Brown, Chris. BuffaloBills.com. August 12, 2017. August 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060704/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-sign-CB-Jumal-Rolle/fd93b828-a000-453a-8df0-d08a099bd6dc. August 13, 2017. dead.
- Web site: Jaguars claim cornerback Charles James II off waivers. Jaguars.com. August 14, 2017.
- Web site: Roster at 75: Notable names among transactions. https://web.archive.org/web/20170904105807/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Roster-at-75-Notable-names-among-transactions/2052c97a-5b4b-49f6-a846-b4bc1622c399. dead. September 4, 2017. Oehser, John. Jaguars.com. September 1, 2017.
- News: Munz. Jason. AAF: The Memphis Express set their initial 52-man roster. Who made the cut?. The Commercial Appeal. January 30, 2019. February 6, 2019.
- Web site: Rothstein . Michael . Wickersham . Seth . June 13, 2019 . Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football . January 9, 2024 . ESPN.com.
- Time to join the Ball Hawk Squad, @CJDeuce_! #ClearedToEngage #BattleHawksDraft . XFLBattleHawks. 1184566120180834304 . St. Louis BattleHawks . Oct 16, 2019. October 18, 2019.
- News: Wilson, Aaron . XFL's Roughnecks add former Texans corner Charles James II . Chron.com . January 21, 2020 . January 21, 2020.
- News: Condotta, Bob . XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue . SeattleTimes.com . April 10, 2020 . July 17, 2020.