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Chargers LB Denzel Perryman suspended without pay for two games

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman has been suspended without pay for two games by the NFL for repeated violations of playing rules that protect the health and safety of players.

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Chargers RB Avoids Critical Injury After Brutal Hit

In a season defined as much by attrition as opportunity, the Los Angeles Chargers finally caught a break. Running back Kimani Vidal, who exited Sunday’s blowout win over the Dallas Cowboys early, avoided a serious diagnosis after undergoing an MRI.

Kimani Vidal News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Chargers get encouraging Kimani Vidal injury update

The Los Angeles Chargers took down the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 on Sunday after a close first half. The Bolts did now allow any points in the second half as their defense once again proved they are one of the best units in the NFL.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?

Denzel Perryman News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman Issued Two-Game Suspension

The Chargers’ defense has been among the league’s best in 2025. The unit is set to be shorthanded for the closing stages of the regular season, however.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Denzel Perryman News / Larry Brown Sports / December 22

Chargers LB suspended by NFL

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman has been suspended two games by the NFL for a hit he delivered during Sunday’s Week 16 game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Denzel Perryman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman Suspended Two Games For Repeated Player Safety Violations

CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones reports Chargers LB Denzel Perryman has been suspended two games without pay for repeated violations of rules intended to protect the health and safety of players.

NFL News / The Predictors / December 22

Chargers roll past Cowboys, 34-17

Justin Herbert continues to look more at ease each week while playing through a broken left hand, and on Sunday the Dallas Cowboys were unable to make him uncomfortable at all.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Jim Harbaugh News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 22

Chargers injury news could end Jim Harbaugh's latest playoff threat before it starts

The Los Angeles Chargers are in the hunt for a top AFC playoff seed and are downright bullies with a new energy around Jim Harbaugh this December. But the Chargers are also looking at a serious injury concern right in the eye with two games left. Those Chargers suffered a wave of injuries during the Week 16 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 22

Chargers are the bullies this time with NFL playoffs looming

The Los Angeles Chargers aren’t limping into the NFL playoffs. Well, they are, technically speaking, given the rash of injuries that stole an elite offensive tackle duo from Justin Herbert, in addition to the waves of other losses. But they aren’t.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 22

Justin Herbert has to overcome losing a starting offensive lineman, again

The Los Angeles Chargers are leaving Arlington Texas with a dominant victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys offense is one of the best in the NFL and gave the Chargers defense a challenge in the first half but withered in the second half.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 22

Chargers have the most overlooked defensive player in the league

The Los Angeles Chargers came away with their fourth straight win, defeating the Dallas Cowboys 34-17. The Chargers' win is one step closer to them punching a ticket to the postseason, as they'll need a loss by either the Texans or Colts to clinch a spot.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Chargers’ Quentin Johnston earns Justin Herbert’s ‘belief’ with huge game vs. Cowboys

The Los Angeles Chargers delivered one of their most complete performances of the season in Week 16, cruising past the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 on the road.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 21

Los Angeles Chargers winners and losers after big victory over the Dallas Cowboys

The Los Angeles Chargers moved to 11-4 after a strong victory over the Dallas Cowboys. While "America's team" has not been a major threat in the NFL realm, its potent offense was a very good test for the Bolts defense.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh drops ‘MVP caliber’ Justin Herbert truth bomb

Jim Harbaugh had high remarks to share about star quarterback Justin Herbert following his performance in the Los Angeles Chargers’ 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 21

Chargers alive for AFC West title, No. 1 playoff seed after shocking Broncos loss

Things just got very interesting in the AFC West. And, for that matter, in the entire AFC. Hours after the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business with an easy win over the Dallas Cowboys, the Denver Broncos left the door ajar for several AFC teams with a surprising 34-20 home loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Quentin Johnston News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 21

Quentin Johnston's impactful return zooms Chargers past mostly disinterested Cowboys

And you know why all week we: 1. Breathlessly covered Quentin Johnson's injury status; 2. Raised two skeptical eyebrows at oddsmakers favoring a lame-duck Dallas Cowboys squad over the playoff-hungry Los Angeles Chargers.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 21

Chargers' Kimani Vidal suffers injury, impacting Omarion Hampton's outlook

The Los Angeles Chargers couldn’t escape the injury bug during Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Notables on the defensive side of the ball such as breakout cornerback Donte Jackson served as highlights. But perhaps the most important injury news of the day came on the offensive side of the ball for Justin Herbert.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 20