Perryman (toe) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.
Perryman appears to be trending toward playing in Week 9, as he upgraded from consecutive DNPs to open the Chargers' week of practice to a limited session Friday. However, if the veteran inside linebacker is unable to play through is toe injury, rookie Junior Colson could see increased snaps with Los Angeles' first-team defense.
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Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Sits out practice Wednesday
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Perryman (toe) did not practice Wednesday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Perryman dealt with a toe injury last week as well and entered the weekend deemed questionable to play, but he was ultimately able to suit up Sunday versus the Saints. However, he played only 35 percent of Los Angeles' defensive snaps in the contest, which was a season-low mark. Perryman's practice participation Thursday and Friday should shed light on his likelihood of carrying an injury designation for the second straight weekend.
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Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Deemed questionable for Week 8
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Perryman (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup versus New Orleans, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Perryman appears to have picked up a toe injury Week 7 versus Arizona, as he began this week by sitting out two straight practices. He was able to log a limited session Friday, giving him a chance of suiting up Sunday against the Saints. If Perryman is unable to play in the contest, Junior Colson could see more defensive snaps.
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Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Makes eight tackles in loss
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Perryman finished with eight tackles (six solo) in the Chargers' 17-10 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
The starting linebacker also played on 71 percent of the defensive snaps. Perryman has 30 tackles (22 solo), including 1.0 sacks, through four games this season.
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Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Records nine tackles in loss
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Perryman finished with nine tackles (six solo), including a tackle for a loss, in the Chargers' 20-10 defeat to the Steelers on Sunday.
The starting linebacker also played on 80 percent of the defensive snaps. Perryman has 22 tackles (16 solo), including 1.0 sacks, through three games this season.
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Texans' Denzel Perryman: Exits wild-card game with rib issue
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Perryman injured his ribs in Saturday's playoff contest against Cleveland and is questionable to return.
Perryman exited in the second half of the contest, though it's unclear how the injury occurred. The linebacker racked up three tackles early in the first quarter but hadn't posted any more between then and his exit. Neville Hewitt could see more snaps if Perryman is unable to return.
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Texans' Denzel Perryman: Listed as questionable for Week 16
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Perryman (Achilles) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Perryman was a limited participant in all three practice sessions this week to give himself a chance to play Sunday. Since returning from his suspension, he has 20 tackles (11 solo) in three games.
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Texans' Denzel Perryman: Double-digit tackles in win
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Perryman tallied 11 tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 19-16 overtime win over the Titans.
Perryman recorded double-digit tackles for the first time since Week 1, handling 92 percent of defensive snaps during the Houston's narrow overtime win. The veteran linebacker has handled at least 80 percent of defensive snaps in three of his last four appearances, putting him on the IDP fantasy radar as a potential flex option versus the Browns in Week 16.
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Texans' Denzel Perryman: Back from suspension
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Perryman was reinstated from the reserve/suspended list Monday.
Perryman is in line to return from a two-game suspension in Week 13 versus the Broncos. He's been productive when he's been on the field so far this season with 41 tackles in six games, making him a reasonable IDP play come Sunday.
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Texans' Denzel Perryman: Handed down suspension
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Perryman was suspended by the NFL on Tuesday for three games due to repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Perryman's suspension comes after he lowered his head and delivered a blow to Ja'Marr Chase in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Bengals, which resulted in a flag for unnecessary roughness. Due to having received six violations for this rule in his career, including in Week 2 of this season, Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan handed down the suspension. Perryman can appeal the suspension, but it's not yet known if he will. While the 30-year-old is out of action, Henry To'oTo'o, Christian Harris and Blake Cashman should be the Texans' primary options at linebacker.
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Texans' Denzel Perryman: Productive in return
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Perryman registered nine tackles (six solo), including half a sack, in Houston's 15-13 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Perryman missed the team's previous game with a hand injury and was productive in his return, as led the team in tackles while also getting to the quarterback for the first time this season. The 2015 second-round pick now has 30 tackles (18 solo) in four games and will look to add to those totals versus Tampa Bay next week.
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Texans' Denzel Perryman: Sitting out Sunday
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The Texans have ruled Perryman (hand) out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Perryman failed to practice in any capacity this week and will miss a second straight game as a result. Henry To'oTo'o, who recorded 10 tackles in the Week 3 win over Jacksonville, is expected to pick up another start at middle linebacker in Perryman's stead.
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Texans' Denzel Perryman: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Perryman (hand/wrist) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Perryman missed last week's upset win over the Jaguars. He played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in Week 2 against the Colts, so it's unclear when he was actually injured. Perryman has 18 tackles through two contests. Christian Harris, Blake Cashman and Henry To'oTo'o started at linebacker for Houston last week.
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Texans' Denzel Perryman: Won't play at Jacksonville
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Perryman (hand) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Jaguars.
After missing practice all week with a hand injury, Perryman will sit out in Week 3. Cory Littleton is likely to see increased work in his absence, and it's not clear how long it will take before Perryman is ready to play again.
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Texans' Denzel Perryman: Records eight stops against Colts
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Perryman logged eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's Week 2 loss to Indianapolis.
Perryman finished behind M.J. Stewart for the team lead in tackles. Perryman played every defensive snap for the Texans and has been a steady presence so far in his first season with Houston. The veteran linebacker has tallied 19 stops (11 solo) through the first two weeks of the campaign.
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Texans' Denzel Perryman: Logs sack Thursday
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Perryman had four tackles and one sack in Thursday's preseason game against the Patriots.
Perryman's sack forced New England to kick a field goal after the Patriots had intercepted C.J. Stroud in Houston's end of the field. Entering his ninth season, Perryman is expected to start at middle linebacker for the Texans.
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Texans' Denzel Perryman: Recovering from labrum surgery
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Perryman is recovering from offseason labrum surgery and didn't practice Tuesday at OTAs, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Perryman recorded 237 tackles over 27 games in two seasons with Las Vegas, but he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 16 last year. He agreed to a one-year deal with the Texans this offseason and presumably had to pass a physical, but he remains sidelined to start Houston's offseason program. It's unclear when he'll be able to play again, but whenever he's healthy, the veteran linebacker figures to compete for a sizable role in the Texans' defense.
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Texans' Denzel Perryman: Lands with Houston
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Perryman agreed to a one-year contract with the Texans on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Perryman spent the last two seasons with the Raiders and will now make the move to Houston. He finished the 2022 campaign with 83 tackles (54 solo), one sack, two pass breakups and two interceptions in 12 contests. Perryman should play a significant role within the Houston defense in 2023 now that he has had time to recover from a dislocated shoulder he suffered late in the past season.
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Raiders' Denzel Perryman: Heads to IR
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Las Vegas placed Perryman (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Perryman was expected to miss the final two games of the regular season after dislocating his shoulder during last week's loss to Pittsburgh, so his move to IR was simply transactional. The veteran linebacker will end the season with 83 tackles, two interceptions and one sack across 12 appearances.
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Raiders' Denzel Perryman: Leaves with shoulder injury
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Perryman left Saturday's loss to the Steelers with a shoulder injury.
Perryman picked up four tackles (two solo) and an interception in Saturday's contest, but his night came to an early end due to the injury he picked up in the fourth quarter. He had to be helped off the field, but the extent of his injury is not yet known.
