Denzel Perryman - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Sent to IR The Chargers placed Perryman (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact It's not yet clear what type of issue Perryman is dealing with, but he'll need to sit out at least the first four games of the regular season. The veteran linebacker started all 10 of the regular-season games in which he appeared and Los Angeles' sole postseason contest last year, and he has been slated for a big role again during the upcoming campaign. During Perryman's absence, Troy Dye is likely to step into a bigger role at linebacker.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

5 Takeaways: Jim Harbaugh & Joe Hortiz Break Down Chargers Early 53-Man Roster Harbaugh and Hortiz also gave updates on the starting left guard, Denzel Perryman to IR and J.K. Scott's return to the roster

SEPTEMBER 1 • CHARGERS.COM

Denzel Perryman on the Chargers' Defensive Communication Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman meets with the media during training camp to discuss the defense's progress under Defensive Coordinator...

AUGUST 10 • CHARGERS.COM

Denzel Perryman conundrum adds extra weight to looming Chargers training camp battle As far as 2026 is concerned, the Los Angeles Chargers' inside linebacker room is relatively set. It's reasonable to expect a bounce-back sea...

JULY 9 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Chargers Roster Spotlights: Denzel Perryman, The Last San Diego Charger A series where every single player on the Chargers' 90-man roster is covered. Today, LB Denzel Perryman is highlighted.

JUNE 22 • SI.COM

Denzel Perryman at Tour de Pier Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman teamed up with cyclists from across Los Angeles at the Manhattan Beach Pier on Sunday May 17th for the 1...

MAY 20 • CHARGERS.COM

Denzel Perryman on His Return to the Chargers Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman meets with the media after re-signing with the team. Perryman shares his excitement to be back in Los An...

APRIL 27 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers' Denzel Perryman problem leaves them with a clear mid-round draft target The Los Angeles Chargers brought run-stuffing inside linebacker Denzel Perryman back on a one-year, $2.3 million contract for 2026. Perryman...

APRIL 12 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Why the Chargers Brought Back Denzel Perryman in Free Agency The veteran linebacker will provide leadership and physicality in the middle of the Chargers defense under Chris O'Leary

MARCH 13 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers make their stance known on Junior Colson by re-signing Denzel Perryman The LA Chargers re-signed Denzel Perryman on Thursday, and in the process, said a lot about third-year linebacker Junior Colson.

MARCH 12 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Deadspin | Report: Chargers to re-sign LB Denzel Perryman on 1-year deal Deadspin | Report: Chargers to re-sign LB Denzel Perryman on 1-year deal

MARCH 12 • DEADSPIN.COM

Returning to Bolts Perryman and the Chargers agreed to terms on a one-year contract Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Perryman will return to the Chargers for a third consecutive season (and ninth campaign since being drafted by the team in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft). He saw his production dip in 2025, finishing with 47 tackles (30 solo) and three pass defenses across 10 regular-season games. He missed seven games last season, five of which were due to an ankle injury and two more because of a suspension. Perryman's best days are behind him, but he'll fortify the Chargers' depth at inside linebacker behind projected starters Troy Dye and Daiyan Henley.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Records 47 tackles in 10 games Perryman concluded the 2025 regular season with 47 tackles (30 solo) and three pass breakups in 10 appearances.

Impact The inside linebacker missed five games with an ankle injury and two more due to a suspension stemming from a Week 16 hit on Cowboys receiver Ryan Flournoy. Perryman did start all 10 games he played in as well as the Chargers' playoff matchup with the Patriots. The veteran has played on one-year deals for each of the last three seasons, and he is set to become a free agent again.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers could see changes to roster and coaching staff after another one-and-done postseason

Justin Herbert and his broken left hand have plenty of time to recover now

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Available for wild-card round The NFL reinstated Perryman from a two-game suspension Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Perryman was handed a two-game suspension by the NFL in late December for "repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players," per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Perryman has served his suspension and will be available for the Chargers' wild-card game against the Patriots on Sunday. The veteran linebacker logged 47 tackles (30 solo) and three passes across 10 regular-season games.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers get a surprising silver lining in controversial Denzel Perryman suspension Denzel Perryman, the Los Angeles Chargers' veteran, run-fitting linebacker, was suspended two games for "repeated violations of playing rule...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Denzel Perryman & Daiyan Henley Answer The Internet Chargers linebackers Denzel Perryman & Daiyan Henley sat down to answer some of the most popular questions on the internet. From debating if...

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Deadspin | Chargers LB Denzel Perryman loses appeal of 2-game suspension Deadspin | Chargers LB Denzel Perryman loses appeal of 2-game suspension

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

NFL upholds 2-game of Chargers' Denzel Perryman for helmet-to-helmet hit against Cowboys

The NFL has upheld a two-game suspension of Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman for a helmet-to-helmet against the Dallas Cowboys last weekend

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Chargers LB Denzel Perryman suspended without pay for two games Deadspin | Chargers LB Denzel Perryman suspended without pay for two games

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman suspended 2 games following penalty for helmet-to-helmet hit

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman has been suspended by the NFL for the last two games of the regular season for an unnecessary roughness penalty in a 34-17 win over...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

NFL Suspends Chargers LB Denzel Perryman for Two Games After Hard Hit to Cowboys WR The league noted that Perryman used his helmet to make forcible contact.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • SI.COM

This is the play that got Chargers' Denzel Perryman suspended for hit on Cowboys' Ryan Flournoy | Sporting News The NFL has stepped in here.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Receives two-game suspension Perryman received a two-game suspension from the NFL on Tuesday for "repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players," Daniel Popper of Th...

Impact Perryman's suspension stems from a Week 16 hit on Cowboys wideout Ryan Flournoy, during which he was flagged for unnecessary roughness after delivering a forcible blow to the helmet, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 33-year-old linebacker will now miss the Chargers' final two regular-season games. He appeared in 10 contests this season, recording 47 total tackles and three passes defensed. While Perryman is sidelined, Troy Dye may have a larger role with the Chargers' first-team defense.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers Weekly: Denzel Perryman Talks Trevor Lawrence & Jaguars On this episode of Chargers Weekly, Bolts radio play-by-play announcer Matt "Money" Smith and host Chris Hayre recap the latest news involvi...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

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Chargers could see changes to roster and coaching staff after another one-and-done postseason

NFL upholds 2-game of Chargers' Denzel Perryman for helmet-to-helmet hit against Cowboys

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman suspended 2 games following penalty for helmet-to-helmet hit