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HT/WT: 5-11, 240 lbs
Birthplace: Miami, FL
Age: 33
School: Miami (Fla.)
Experience: 12

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Top Denzel Perryman News

  • Chargers' Denzel Perryman: 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.

    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.

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  • Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Sent to IR

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

    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, though it's possible he works out an injury settlement with the team between now and Week 5. 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.

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  • Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Returning to Bolts

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

    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.

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  • Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Records 47 tackles in 10 games

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

    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.

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  • Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Available for wild-card round

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

    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.

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  • Chargers' Denzel Perryman: 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 The Athletic reports.

    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.

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AFC West Standings

Team Div Overall
3-0-0 5-0-0
1-1-0 4-2-0
1-1-0 3-3-0
0-3-0 0-6-0