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Chargers rookie cornerback Cam Hart was called for unnecessary roughness while breaking up a second-down pass with 1:51 remaining, moving the Cardinals to their 45-yard line.

The safety was suspended without pay after drawing an unnecessary roughness penalty on a tackle against the Steelers.

James, who has drawn five unnecessary roughness flags since the beginning of the 2023 season, reached out to league officials during the offseason for guidance on how best to avoid the penalties.

Since the start of the 2023 season, the 28-year-old has drawn five unnecessary roughness penalties in 18 games, which is the most among defensive players, according to the Associated Press.

The NFL announced the one-game suspension without pay Monday after James earned an unnecessary roughness penalty on a hit on Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth.