Denzel Perryman LB LAC (12) Mon 8/4/25 9:08 PM
Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Perryman, who was arrested Friday on a felony weapons charge, had the charge dropped Monday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Popper also relayed a statement from Ron Butler, Perryman's agent: "The charges have been dismissed, and we're grateful the matter has been resolved." The inside linebacker finished with 55 tackles (39 solo) across 11 regular-season games for the Chargers in 2024, landing a one-year, $3.6 million deal to return to the team in March.
Denzel Perryman LB LAC (12) Sat 8/2/25 12:32 PM
Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Perryman was arrested Friday on a felony weapons charge, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Per Rhim, Perryman is being held without bail and is scheduled to appear in municipal court Tuesday. Perryman signed a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Chargers in March after finishing the 2024 regular season with 55 tackles (39 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 11 games.
Denzel Perryman LB LAC (12) Wed 5/28/25 5:37 PM
Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Perryman (elbow) participated in Wednesday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Perryman tore at least one ligament in his left elbow during the Chargers' 2024 wild-card loss, but he now appears to have moved past the issue. The veteran from Miami was one of the Chargers' top inside linebackers in 2024, recording 55 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 11 regular-season contests. Perryman signed a one-year, $3.6 deal to return to Los Angeles in March, so he's expected to remain one of the top inside linebackers in 2025.
Denzel Perryman LB LAC (12) Wed 3/12/25 5:09 PM
Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Perryman (elbow) is in line to sign with the Chargers on a one-year, $3.6 million contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Perryman played a big role in the Chargers' defense in 2024 -- especially against the run -- and he finished the regular season with 55 tackles (39 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 11 games. He tore his ligament during the Chargers' AFC wild-card loss to the Texans in January, but the veteran linebacker is expected to be fully healthy for the start of the 2025 season.
Denzel Perryman LB LAC (12) Sun 1/12/25 1:53 PM
Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Perryman told reporters Sunday that he tore at least one ligament in his left elbow during Saturday's 32-12 AFC wild-card loss to the Texans, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Perryman suffered the injury early in the first quarter of Saturday's game, but he wasn't ruled out until midway through the fourth quarter. He was seen with a large brace on his left elbow Sunday, and it remains to be seen whether he'll need to undergo surgery. Perryman signed a one-year deal with the Chargers in March of 2024 and will enter the offseason as a free agent for a second straight year. He finished the 2024 regular season with 55 tackles (39 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 11 games.
Denzel Perryman LB LAC (12) Sat 1/11/25 7:35 PM
Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Perryman (elbow) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's wild-card game against the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
Perryman injured his left elbow in the first quarter of Saturday's game. The injury is severe enough for Perryman to not return for the final five minutes of the fourth quarter. Troy Dye will remain at middle linebacker.
Denzel Perryman LB LAC (12) Sat 1/11/25 5:16 PM
Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Perryman (elbow) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
Perryman injured his left elbow while making a tackle on Joe Mixon in the first quarter of Saturday's game. He was briefly checked on by trainers on the sidelines before heading to the locker room for further evaluation. Troy Dye will fill in at inside linebacker for as long as Perryman is out of the game.
Denzel Perryman LB LAC (12) Sat 1/11/25 3:33 PM
Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Perryman (groin) is active for Saturday's wild-card matchup versus the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
Perryman missed the final two games of the regular season due to a lingering groin issue, but he'll be available for Los Angeles' first playoff contest. The veteran linebacker will likely reclaim his starting role, though he wasn't an every-down player even prior to the injury, as he shared the workload with Junior Colson and Troy Dye. That could be the case again Saturday, especially since Perryman has logged just 11 defensive snaps since Week 11.
Denzel Perryman LB LAC (12) Thu 1/9/25 4:15 PM
Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Perryman (groin) practiced in full Thursday and is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's road wild-card game against the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
Perryman began his practice with as a limited participant but has now logged back-to-back full sessions. The standout linebacker misses six of the Chargers' final seven regular-season games. Official word on his status for Saturday's wild-card round matchup will arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to the game's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff.
Denzel Perryman LB LAC (12) Wed 1/8/25 6:01 PM
Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Perryman (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Perryman was sidelined for six of the Chargers' last seven games of the regular season due to a groin injury, but his full participation in Wednesday's practice indicates that he is trending towards playing in Saturday's AFC wild-card clash against the Texans. In the 10 games prior to his injury, Perryman logged 54 tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks.