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Chargers LB Denzel Perryman facing weapons charges

Sat Aug 2 1:09pm ET
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Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman is facing felony weapons charges after a traffic stop in Los Angeles on Friday night.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed to The Athletic that Perryman remained in jail Saturday morning.

Perryman, 32, is entering the second season of his second stint (also 2015-20) with the Chargers.

The Chargers issued a statement that they are "aware of a matter involving Denzel and are gathering information."

Perryman's agent, Ron Butler, also released a statement.

"We are aware of the recent reports regarding Denzel Perryman's arrest in Los Angeles," the statement read. "At this time, we are still gathering facts and will fully cooperate with the process. Denzel is a respected veteran in the NFL and a dedicated father, teammate, and professional. While we do not take this situation lightly, we remain confident that the matter will be resolved fairly and in accordance with the law. Out of respect for the process and all parties involved, we will have no further comment at this time."

Perryman registered 55 tackles and one sack in 11 starts for the Chargers in 2024, missing six games with a groin injury.

A second-round draft pick by the then-San Diego Chargers in 2015, Perryman has posted 717 tackles, 7.5 sacks, five interceptions and three fumble recoveries in 119 games (99 starts) with the Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders (2021-22) and Houston Texans (2023). He made the Pro Bowl in 2021 with a career-high 154 tackles for the Raiders.

Perryman signed a one-year, $2.655 million contract with the Chargers for the 2025 season and was projected to be a starter.

According to public records, Perryman was arrested at 9:41 p.m. local time Friday night and booked at 10:06 p.m. He is due to appear at Inglewood Municipal Court on Tuesday, ESPN reported.

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