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Chargers Linebacker Denzel Perryman Arrested on Felony Weapons Charges

He is being held without bail ahead of a scheduled August 5 court appearance in Inglewood Municipal Court.

INGLEWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 19: Denzel Perryman #6 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs out of the tunnel prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on December 19, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Deputies stopped Perryman for vehicle code violations on August 1 at 9:30 p.m. in South Los Angeles, leading to a search of his vehicle.
  • Officers discovered five firearms, including two non-compliant assault-style rifles, resulting in Perryman being booked on a felony weapons violation.
  • The 32-year-old veteran has played ten NFL seasons with the Chargers, Panthers, Raiders and Texans, earned a 2021 Pro Bowl nod and was suspended for three games in 2023.
  • The Los Angeles Chargers and Perryman’s agent, Ron Butler, have each issued statements saying they are gathering facts and cooperating with law enforcement.
  • The arrest’s timing has cast uncertainty on his availability for the season opener and could prompt NFL review under the league’s personal conduct policy.