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The Los Angeles Chargers may have strong pass rushers in Khalil Mack, Tuli Tuipulotu and rookie Akheem Mesidor, as well as an excellent safety in Derwin James Jr., but they need better play from the second level of their defense.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Chargers lose starting LB for 4 games after latest IR move

The Los Angeles Chargers will begin the 2026 season without one of the most experienced members of their defense. The Chargers placed veteran linebacker Denzel Perryman on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least the first four games of the regular season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman Lands On IR

The Chargers will start the season without linebacker Denzel Perryman, whom they placed on injured reserve Monday. Perryman is required to miss four games, but there are no details on his injury.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Chargers Place LB Denzel Perryman On IR, Announce Initial 16-Player Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they have placed LB Denzel Perryman on injured reserve while re-signing P JK Scott to the roster. Additionally, the

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / March 13

Chargers Draft Strategy, Former Draft Pick put on Notice by Denzel Perryman Return

The first week of free agency has been relatively measured from the Los Angeles Chargers front office. The Chargers are filling their roster holes and bringing back several internal free agents.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Field Level Media / March 12

Report: Chargers to re-sign LB Denzel Perryman on 1-year deal

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to re-sign linebacker Denzel Perryman to a one-year deal, NFL Network reported Thursday. Financial terms were not reported.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 12

Chargers To Re-Sign LB Denzel Perryman

Denzel Perryman will be back in Los Angeles next season. The veteran linebacker is re-signing with the Chargers, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 24

Jim Harbaugh's Denzel Perryman suspension comments won't impress Cowboys fans

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is known for going to bat for his guys no matter what. That was certainly the case in the aftermath of the

Los Angeles Chargers News / Field Level Media / December 23

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman loses appeal of 2-game suspension

Linebacker Denzel Perryman will miss the Los Angeles Chargers' last two regular-season games after his appeal of a league-issued suspension was denied on Tuesday.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 24

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman’s Two-Game Suspension Upheld

The NFL has upheld Chargers LB Denzel Perryman‘s two-game suspension for repeated violations of rules intended to protect the health and safety of players, per Michael Signora of the NFL. It was announced on Monday that Perryman would be suspended for two games without pay.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 23

Chargers make smart roster move after Perryman suspension, Vidal injury

The Los Angeles Chargers had a little bit more weight behind their early week roster moves this time. As Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers prep to play the Houston Texans in Week 17, they announced two specific roster moves.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Field Level Media / December 22

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.

Los Angeles Chargers 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.

Los Angeles Chargers 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.

Los Angeles Chargers 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.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 15, 2025

Chargers place former Pro Bowl LB on IR

Denzel Perryman suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 1, ensuring he would miss time. To little surprise, the veteran linebacker now finds himself on injured reserve.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 10, 2025

Chargers' Denzel Perryman already out of walking boot while battling ankle injury

The Los Angeles Chargers might’ve made roster moves after the Denzel Perryman injury news, but it sounds like the team could be getting the veteran defender