Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Thu 2/12/26 9:03 PM

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

Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Mon 1/5/26 8:47 PM

The NFL reinstated Perryman from a two-game suspension Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Mon 12/22/25 2:50 PM

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 The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
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 while the latter was on the ground, 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.

Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Sun 10/19/25 2:46 PM

Perryman (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Perryman was a full participant in practice all week, which prompted the Chargers to activate the veteran linebacker from injured reserve Saturday. He missed the Chargers' last five games due to an ankle injury, but he has been cleared to return for Week 7 after going through pregame warmups. Perryman will return to a starting role at inside linebacker alongside Daiyan Henley while Marlowe Wax and Del'Shawn Phillips provide rotational depth.

Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Sat 10/18/25 8:27 PM

The Chargers activated Perryman (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Perryman is on track to return from a five-game absence due to an ankle injury he sustained during the Chargers' Week 1 win over the Chiefs, though he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts. The veteran linebacker could see a substantial workload in his return if Troy Dye is unable to play after not practicing all week due to a thumb injury.

Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Fri 10/17/25 5:42 PM

Perryman (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Perryman was a full participant in practice all week, but he would have to be reinstated from injured reserve in order to be cleared to play Sunday. The 2015 second-rounder has been sidelined for the Chargers' last five games due to an ankle injury that he sustained during Week 1 against the Chiefs.

Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Fri 10/10/25 3:16 PM

Perryman (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Perryman would first have to be activated from injured reserve in order to have a chance to suit up Sunday. He's working his way back from a high-ankle sprain suffered in the season opener against the Chiefs.

Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Wed 10/8/25 7:09 PM

The Chargers designated Perryman (ankle) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Perryman was placed on injured reserve after suffering a high-ankle sprain during the Chargers' Week 1 win over the Chiefs. The veteran linebacker has spent the four-game minimum on IR and has been cleared to return to practice, logging an LP for Wednesday's session. Perryman may have to practice in full Thursday or Friday in order for the Chargers to reinstate him off IR ahead of Sunday's road tilt against the Dolphins.

Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Mon 9/15/25 6:56 PM

The Chargers placed Perryman (ankle) on injured reserve Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Perryman suffered a high-ankle sprain during the Chargers' Week 1 win over the Chiefs. The recovery timeline is 4-to-6 weeks, and an IR stint means that the veteran linebacker will be forced to miss at least four games, which makes Week 6 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 12. Troy Dye is expected to start alongside Daiyan Henley at inside linebacker for as long as Perryman is sidelined.

Denzel Perryman
LB LAC (12)
Sat 9/13/25 5:28 PM

Perryman (ankle) won't play in the Chargers' matchup against the Raiders on Monday night.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran inside linebacker was unable to practice all week after sustaining a high-ankle sprain in the Chargers' Week 1 win over the Chiefs, so it's no surprise he'll be sidelined again Monday. Perryman is an integral part of Los Angeles' defense, recording 55 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 11 contests in 2024. Troy Dye is expected to see increased defensive work as a rotational inside linebacker while Perryman is out in Week 2.