Denzel Perryman - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Stays on IR for Week 9 Perryman (undisclosed) was not activated ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Perryman logged a pair of limited sessions during Week 9 prep but is not quite ready to return to the Chargers' 53-man roster. The inside linebacker will continue his recovery during Week 10 prep in the hopes of making his 2026 regular-season debut soon.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return in Week 9 Perryman (undisclosed) has been deemed doubtful to suit up against Houston on Sunday.

Impact Perryman has been on IR all season due to an undisclosed issue. He was designated to return to practice Wednesday, and the veteran linebacker ended up logging a trio of limited sessions. However, it appears he's not quite ready to return to game action. In order for Perryman to have any chance to play Sunday, he'd need to be activated from IR on Saturday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gets green light to practice again The Chargers designated Perryman (undisclosed) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Wednesday, Noah Furtado of The Athletic reports.

Impact Perryman has spent the entire regular season up to this point on IR with an undisclosed injury, but it now looks like he's nearing a return to game action. His activity at practice during the week will be worth keeping an eye on ahead of Sunday's game versus the Texans.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in recovery Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Perryman (undisclosed) is "close" to returning from injured reserve, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.

Impact Harbaugh added that Perryman isn't quite ready to return to practice, and given that the veteran linebacker's 21-day practice window has yet to open, he's probably not available for Sunday's game against the Rams. Perryman landed on IR on Sept. 1 due to an undisclosed injury that he may have picked up toward the tail end of training camp.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play at Kansas City Coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Perryman (undisclosed) will be out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.

Impact Per Ricardo Sandoval of USA Today, Harbaugh told reporters back before Week 1 that he only expected Perryman to spend four games on IR with his unspecified injury, but he'll now be missing his sixth game of the year. Until he's back on the field, veteran Del'Shawn Phillips figures to continue to see increased reps at linebacker.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Del'Shawn Phillips has already justified his surprising Chargers opportunity The Los Angeles Chargers started the season with a potential hole in the middle of their defense. Veteran linebacker Denzel Perryman was mov...

SEPTEMBER 24 • BOLTBEAT.COM

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SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Chargers need to give Marlowe Wax his opportunity before Denzel Perryman's return The Los Angeles Chargers made a number of tough calls on roster cut-down day, including leaving former third-overall pick Junior Colson of t...

SEPTEMBER 18 • BOLTBEAT.COM

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

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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

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A knee injury sends David Njoku to IR as the Chargers juggle a growing injury list

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